Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Lake, Isle of Wight
Artex removal across Lake and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Lake
Artex removal in Lake
Planning a renovation in Lake with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From landlord refurbishments and ceilings coming down, we cover Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated ceiling roses and more.
In areas like Lake, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Lake
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Other services in Lake
Lake questions
Is asbestos common in Lake homes?
If your home in Lake was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Lake homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
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.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
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.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
After we’ve finished in Lake
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Lake properties and textured coatings
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Lake and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Lake is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Lake to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Broadlea Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Lake station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Lake is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over PO36 and PO37. Local streets include Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road; we cover every one. Lake is on the A3055, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Lake, we also cover Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Lake, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are National Poo Museum (under half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Comical pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
What affects the price in Lake
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you manage or own a block in Lake, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site