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Artex Removal for Gatcombe
Found something that might be asbestos in Gatcombe? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Gatcombe
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
How artex removal works in Gatcombe
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Gatcombe, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and flaking textured ceilings, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Gatcombe have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Gatcombe (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Artex removal around Gatcombe
Gatcombe is about 2 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Gatcombe is within our the Isle of Wight area, whatever the size of the job. Gatcombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Gatcombe to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Older homes across Gatcombe may have coatings added during past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across the PO30 postcode area. Whether your property is on Gatcombe Road, Rectory Lane and Newbarn Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Gatcombe, we also cover Chillerton (1 mile south), Plaish (2 miles north-west), Clatterford (2 miles north), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (6 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east), Ventnor (6 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Gatcombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (1.6 miles north) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
- Local schools include Christ The King College (2.1 miles north)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
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.
What affects the price in Gatcombe
Quotes vary because of:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Gatcombe, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Common questions in Gatcombe
Do textured ceilings in Gatcombe homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Gatcombe contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Gatcombe can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Nearby places to Gatcombe
More for properties in Gatcombe
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Gatcombe
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like Chillerton and Rookley Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note