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Asbestos Artex Removal in Gunville, Isle of Wight
Looking for Artex removal in Gunville? We work across Gunville and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Get a quote for Gunville
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How artex removal works in Gunville
Planning a renovation in Gunville with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before downlights go in.
In a village like Gunville, 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, so you have a record.
- Where
- Gunville (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Gunville
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
For a school such as Carisbrooke College, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Your questions about Artex removal in Gunville
Could my house in Gunville contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Gunville may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Gunville home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
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.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you cover Gunville?
Yes. We cover Gunville and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
After we’ve finished in Gunville
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Going forward:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Towns and villages near Gunville
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Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Gunville
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Gunville, tell us the postcode and what you need. Gunville is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Gunville to Southampton (16 miles away).
Older homes across Gunville may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Gunville, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO30, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Gunville we cover include Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in 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). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Gunville, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Gunville include Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waverley pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site