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Asbestos Artex Removal in Brook, Isle of Wight
Found something that might be asbestos in Brook? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
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About our artex removal in Brook
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Brook. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings coming down, we deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Brook have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Brook (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Artex removal around Brook
Brook is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If your Artex job is in Brook, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Brook; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO30, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Carpenters Lane and Coastguard Lane. Other places close to Brook we cover include Dunsbury (1 mile north), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Brook, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Westover Down.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Brook
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Brook include:
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Brook may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Brook: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Brook home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Brook?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you work in Brook?
Yes, we do: Brook is within the area we cover in the Isle of Wight. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
How much does Artex removal cost in Brook?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote and published price ranges.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Nearby places to Brook
Also in Brook
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note