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Asbestos Artex Removal in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Artex removal across Godshill, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Godshill
Artex removal near Godshill
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Godshill. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and walls before tiling, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Godshill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Godshill (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Godshill
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex in Godshill homes
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Godshill as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. We work in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For a school such as Godshill Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Godshill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 4 miles of Godshill, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO38, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close; we cover every one. Other places close to Godshill we cover include Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Godshill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Essex pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Choosing the right option
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Godshill
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Also near Godshill
What else we do in Godshill
Your questions about Artex removal in Godshill
Do you come out to small villages like Godshill?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my Godshill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What we deal with in Godshill
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
If you are refurbishing a rental near Shanklin station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- 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