Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Chale, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Chale may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for Chale
Textured ceilings in Chale
Chale is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For Artex jobs in Chale, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Chale to Southampton (22 miles away).
Chale is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the PO38 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Church Place, Upper House Lane and Blythe Shute or the roads around them. Other places close to Chale we cover include Blackgang (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west), Chale Green (1 mile north), Atherfield Green (1 mile north-west) and Niton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (7 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Chale, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
Artex removal near Chale
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
Rural homes near Chale have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Chale (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Chale
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Options to consider in Chale
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Chale
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Chale questions
Do you cover small places like Chale?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Chale home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Is my textured ceiling in Chale asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
After we have finished:
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site