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Artex Removal in Gurnard
Buildings in Gurnard built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Gurnard
Artex removal near Gurnard
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. Typical jobs include coatings already disturbed and coatings damaged by leaks, involving coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In a village like Gurnard, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Gurnard (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Gurnard: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Gurnard homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Gurnard home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you work in Gurnard?
Yes, Gurnard is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
For businesses and landlords in Gurnard
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Gurnard properties and textured coatings
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Gurnard and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Gurnard to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Gurnard, near All Saints' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about a mile of Gurnard; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO31. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Gurnard, we also cover Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
Gurnard is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Portland Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Gurnard
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Non-domestic buildings like Gurnard Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What paperwork you get
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site