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Artex Removal in Cross Lane
Artex removal across Cross Lane and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Cross Lane
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Artex removal near Cross Lane
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Cross Lane. Common materials are textured walls, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about walls before tiling and ceilings before plastering.
In a smaller place like Cross Lane, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Cross Lane (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Cross Lane
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
FAQs for Cross Lane
Could my house in Cross Lane contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Cross Lane can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Cross Lane home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Textured ceilings in Cross Lane
Cross Lane is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Cross Lane is within our the Isle of Wight area, for Artex jobs of every size. Cross Lane is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our area stretches from Cross Lane to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Older homes across Cross Lane may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Cross Lane, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the PO30, PO31 and PO41 postcode area. From Ash Road, Chain Lane and Beech Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Cross Lane, we cover Barton (1 mile south), Fairlee (1 mile north), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Whippingham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
Cross Lane is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cross Lane includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (0.5 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bargeman's Rest pub (less than half a mile west)
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What else we do in Cross Lane
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Cross Lane
Many trades want a test result first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
A school like Summerfields Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you will receive
- If the price includes VAT
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Cross Lane, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
For businesses and landlords in Cross Lane
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note