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Asbestos Artex Removal in Calbourne, Isle of Wight
Artex removal in Calbourne: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Calbourne
Artex removal for Calbourne properties
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 textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about loft conversions and walls before tiling.
Rural homes near Calbourne have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Calbourne (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Calbourne, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote and our cost guide.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
FAQs for Calbourne
Do textured ceilings in Calbourne homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Calbourne?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If your home is one of the older properties in Calbourne, near All Saints' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The method and controls
Artex in Calbourne homes
Calbourne is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Calbourne as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. Calbourne is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Calbourne is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. Whether your property is on Sun Hill, Elm Lane and Lynch Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (2 miles north-west), Shalcombe (2 miles west), Wellow (2 miles west) and Hulverstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
Calbourne is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.6 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun pub (less than half a mile south)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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