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Asbestos Artex Removal in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Artex removal in Fishbourne and across the Isle of Wight: textured coating testing and removal.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Asbestos help in Fishbourne
Artex removal in Fishbourne
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. We often deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and people usually contact us about walls before tiling and rented flats before redecoration.
In towns and villages like Fishbourne, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Fishbourne
More for properties in Fishbourne
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Fishbourne may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
- How fibres will be kept down
Duty holders and landlords in Fishbourne
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Artex in Fishbourne homes
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For Artex jobs in Fishbourne, tell us about parking and access. Fishbourne is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Fishbourne to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Ryde Esplanade station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Wootton Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Fishbourne is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in PO33, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road. With the B3331 close by, Fishbourne is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Fishbourne we cover include Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Fishbourne, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fishbourne include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fishbourne include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fishbourne pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Fishbourne
Do older homes in Fishbourne have asbestos?
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 you work near Ryde Esplanade station?
Yes, we cover Fishbourne and the area towards Ryde Esplanade station, about 2.5 miles east.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site