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Asbestos Artex Removal in Branstone, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Branstone may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal for Branstone
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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Artex removal in Branstone
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people typically contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
Rural homes near Branstone have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Branstone (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Nearby places to Branstone
Other services in Branstone
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What affects the price in Branstone
Prices vary with:
- How much waste there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Textured ceilings in Branstone
Branstone is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Branstone range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Branstone to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For rented flats close to Shanklin station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Newchurch Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. The coast is within about 3 miles of Branstone, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36. Whether your property is on Branstone Farm Lane and Stockmans Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Winford (1 mile east), Apse Heath (1 mile south-east), Princelett (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile west) and Newchurch (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Branstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Branstone includes Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (2.1 miles east)
Your questions about Artex removal in Branstone
Could my house in Branstone contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Branstone may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Branstone and the area around Shanklin station?
Yes, we cover Branstone and the area towards Shanklin station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
Older homes across Branstone may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Once we are done:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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