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Artex Removal for Carisbrooke
Worried about asbestos in Carisbrooke? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Carisbrooke
Artex removal for Carisbrooke properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before skimming, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings and more.
In areas like Carisbrooke, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Carisbrooke (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Carisbrooke, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Carisbrooke
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For a school such as St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What isn’t included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Carisbrooke: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Carisbrooke homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Carisbrooke homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Artex removal around Carisbrooke
Carisbrooke is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Carisbrooke is within our the Isle of Wight area, for Artex jobs of every size. Carisbrooke is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our area stretches from Carisbrooke to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Older homes across Carisbrooke may have coatings added during past renovations. Carisbrooke is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO30, Artex removal is available. Local streets include Down Lane, Purdy Road and Castle Lane; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Clatterford (1 mile south), Gunville (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Carisbrooke, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Music Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
- Local schools include Christ The King College (under half a mile north-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Waverley pub (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
See our prices page and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note