Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal in Forest Side
Artex removal for Forest Side: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Forest Side
Artex in Forest Side homes
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Forest Side range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Forest Side is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Carisbrooke College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Forest Side is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO30, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Forest Road and Gunville Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Forest Side, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Forest Side includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
Artex removal near Forest Side
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and coatings damaged by leaks, involving Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Forest Side, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Forest Side (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Forest Side
Typical Artex jobs in Forest Side
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These are some of the things we deal with in Forest Side:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If your home is one of the older properties in Forest Side, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the job needs notifying
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
For businesses and landlords in Forest Side
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 whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
FAQs for Forest Side
Do you cover small places like Forest Side?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Forest Side homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is my textured ceiling in Forest Side asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
After we’ve finished in Forest Side
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site