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Asbestos Artex Removal in Gaskins, Isle of Wight
Buildings in Gaskins built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Gaskins
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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About our artex removal in Gaskins
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and rented flats before redecoration.
Rural homes near Gaskins have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Gaskins
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like St Helens Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Questions to ask before booking
- The method and controls
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Suitable insurance for the work
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Common questions in Gaskins
Do textured ceilings in Gaskins homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Gaskins?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How much does Artex removal cost in Gaskins?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Other services in Gaskins
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Gaskins
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Textured ceilings in Gaskins
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, landlords and businesses in Gaskins contact us for Artex jobs. Gaskins is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Brading station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Gaskins, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Gaskins is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO33 and PO36, just send the postcode and a few photos. Neighbouring places we cover include St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Gaskins is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Gaskins include Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Gaskins must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site