Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Little Atherfield
Artex removal for properties in Little Atherfield and the Isle of Wight: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for Little Atherfield
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex removal in Little Atherfield
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before skimming.
Rural homes near Little Atherfield have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Little Atherfield (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Little Atherfield properties and textured coatings
Little Atherfield is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Little Atherfield range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Little Atherfield is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Little Atherfield to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Wherever your property is in PO38, Artex removal is available. If your property is just outside Little Atherfield, we also cover Atherfield Green (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile south-east), Chale Green (1 mile east), Shorwell (2 miles north) and Thorncross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Little Atherfield, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (4.3 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Little Atherfield include Brighstone Down.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Labels, if any
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Common questions in Little Atherfield
Do you come out to small villages like Little Atherfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Little Atherfield homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you work in Little Atherfield?
Yes. We cover Little Atherfield and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Duty holders and landlords in Little Atherfield
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in Little Atherfield, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site