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Asbestos Artex Removal in Merstone, Isle of Wight
Artex removal in Merstone: textured coating testing and removal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Asbestos help in Merstone
About our artex removal in Merstone
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings before skimming.
In a village like Merstone, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Merstone (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Merstone
Do you cover small places like Merstone?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Merstone homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Nearby places to Merstone
Also in Merstone
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Send us the address in Merstone, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Merstone properties and textured coatings
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If your Artex job is in Merstone, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 125 places across the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Merstone to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Merstone, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO30 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands, wherever it is in Merstone. Neighbouring places we cover include Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Merstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Merstone include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site