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Artex Removal in Blackgang
Artex removal for properties in Blackgang and the Isle of Wight: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
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Blackgang properties and textured coatings
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Blackgang as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. Blackgang is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
In older homes in Blackgang, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 5 miles of Blackgang; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO38 start with the postcode and some photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Blackgang, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (under half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
About our artex removal in Blackgang
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings already disturbed.
In towns and villages like Blackgang, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Blackgang, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
What else we do in Blackgang
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Common questions in Blackgang
Is the Artex in my Blackgang home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Blackgang have asbestos?
If your home in Blackgang was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Why people call us in Blackgang
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Blackgang:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like Niton Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What isn’t included
- Whether VAT is included
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site