Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal in Bonchurch
Need Artex removal in Bonchurch? We work across Bonchurch and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near Bonchurch
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
About our artex removal in Bonchurch
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and flaking textured ceilings, involving textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Rural homes near Bonchurch have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Bonchurch properties and textured coatings
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Bonchurch range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Bonchurch to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For rented flats close to Shanklin station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Bonchurch may have coatings added during past renovations. Bonchurch is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in PO38, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Bonchurch, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Bonchurch include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bonchurch Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Typical Artex jobs in Bonchurch
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Non-domestic buildings like St Catherine's School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What isn’t included
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
After we have finished in Bonchurch
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
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What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Your options compared
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Your questions about Artex removal in Bonchurch
Is asbestos common in Bonchurch homes?
If your home in Bonchurch was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Bonchurch homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Bonchurch
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site