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Artex Removal in Fairlee
Any pre-2000 building in Fairlee may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Fairlee
Artex removal in Fairlee
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Fairlee. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about flaking textured ceilings and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Rural homes near Fairlee 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.
- Area
- Fairlee (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Fairlee questions
Could my house in Fairlee contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fairlee can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Fairlee homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
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How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Related guides
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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Duty holders and landlords in Fairlee
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Fairlee, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
A few practical points:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: 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 choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Across London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Fairlee properties and textured coatings
Fairlee is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Fairlee, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Fairlee, near St Paul's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 4 miles of Fairlee; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in PO30, PO31 and PO41, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Mews Lane, Cross Lane and Harvey Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Cross Lane (1 mile south), Barton (1 mile south), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile east) and Whippingham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Fairlee is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Fairlee includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fairlee include Summerfields Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Bargeman's Rest pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Fairlee
Our quotes take into account:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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