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Artex Removal in Elmfield
Artex removal in Elmfield, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Elmfield
Artex removal for Elmfield properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Elmfield, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and landlord refurbishments, including swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In Elmfield, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Elmfield (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Elmfield
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
After we’ve finished in Elmfield
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Other services in Elmfield
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Textured ceilings in Elmfield
Elmfield is about 1 mile south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. If your Artex job is in Elmfield, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Ryde St Johns Road station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Elmfield, near St John's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about a mile of Elmfield; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO33, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road; we cover every one. Elmfield sits on or near the A3055; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Close by, we cover Oakfield (1 mile west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south), Ryde (1 mile north-west) and Puckpool (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Elmfield is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile north-west) and Ryde Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find High Park Tavern (under half a mile east)
FAQs for Elmfield
Do you cover Elmfield and the area around Ryde St Johns Road station?
Yes, we cover Elmfield, including the streets around Ryde St Johns Road station.
Do textured ceilings in Elmfield homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Typical Artex jobs in Elmfield
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
A school like Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Before you book anyone
- Any exclusions
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The method and controls
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
For managing agents and freeholders in Elmfield, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note