Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal in Bowcombe
Artex removal in Bowcombe, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Get a quote for Bowcombe
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How artex removal works in Bowcombe
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Bowcombe. We often deal with textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and rented flats before redecoration.
In towns and villages like Bowcombe, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Duty holders and landlords in Bowcombe
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If your business premises in Bowcombe were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
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Bowcombe questions
Do older homes in Bowcombe have asbestos?
Any home in Bowcombe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Bowcombe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Artex in Bowcombe homes
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Bowcombe as part of the Isle of Wight, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a school such as Christ The King College, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Bowcombe is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in PO30, Artex removal is available. If your property is just outside Bowcombe, we also cover Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Bowcombe, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.7 miles north)
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- No removal until we know what it is
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Bowcombe
Many trades want a test result first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Bowcombe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- The documents you will receive
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which laboratory analyses samples
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
- The size of the job
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site