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Artex Removal in Great Thorness
Need Artex removal in Great Thorness? We work across Great Thorness and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Great Thorness
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About our artex removal in Great Thorness
If your renovation in Great Thorness involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and ceilings before skimming, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In a village like Great Thorness, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Great Thorness is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Great Thorness is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We work right across the region, from Great Thorness to Southampton (13 miles away).
Great Thorness is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in PO31, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Great Thorness, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Thorness include Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Great Thorness
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
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Common questions in Great Thorness
Do textured ceilings in Great Thorness homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Great Thorness contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Great Thorness can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Is my textured ceiling in Great Thorness asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
For businesses and landlords in Great Thorness
If your business premises in Great Thorness were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What affects the price in Great Thorness
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site