Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Locksgreen
Artex removal for Locksgreen: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal for Locksgreen
Duty holders and landlords in Locksgreen
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Artex removal in Locksgreen
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Locksgreen, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Common materials are swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are flaking textured ceilings and coatings scraped during DIY.
Rural homes near Locksgreen have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Nearby places to Locksgreen
What else we do in Locksgreen
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- 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
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in Locksgreen
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Textured walls before a refit
What your quote should include
- The documents you will receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Questions from Locksgreen
Do you come out to small villages like Locksgreen?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Locksgreen homes?
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.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is my textured ceiling in Locksgreen asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you work in Locksgreen?
We do: our area includes Locksgreen and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
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.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Textured ceilings in Locksgreen
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If your Artex job is in Locksgreen, let us know about access. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Locksgreen to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Locksgreen; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the PO30 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Locksgreen we cover include Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Locksgreen, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Locksgreen includes Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site