Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Hulverstone
Artex removal in Hulverstone, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Hulverstone
How artex removal works in Hulverstone
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Hulverstone. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and structural work through coated ceilings, including stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Hulverstone have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Hulverstone (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Places near Hulverstone
More for properties in Hulverstone
Hulverstone: your questions answered
Could my house in Hulverstone contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Hulverstone?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How much does Artex removal cost in Hulverstone?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Artex removal around Hulverstone
Hulverstone is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Hulverstone, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Hulverstone is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Hulverstone to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Hulverstone is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30. For properties just outside Hulverstone, we cover Brookgreen (1 mile south-west), Brook (1 mile west), Dunsbury (1 mile north-west), Shalcombe (1 mile north) and Chilton Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Hulverstone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Brighstone Village Museum (2 miles east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hulverstone include Westover Down.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Why people call us in Hulverstone
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in Hulverstone include:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
If your home is one of the older properties in Hulverstone, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The method and controls
- If the price includes VAT
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site