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Artex Removal in Nettlecombe
Artex removal for Nettlecombe: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Landlord refurbishments
Need Artex removal in Nettlecombe?
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
How artex removal works in Nettlecombe
If your renovation in Nettlecombe involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and ceilings before plastering.
In towns and villages like Nettlecombe, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Nettlecombe properties and textured coatings
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Nettlecombe as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. Nettlecombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We work right across the region, from Nettlecombe to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Older homes across Nettlecombe may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Shanklin station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 3 miles of Nettlecombe; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO38 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Nettlecombe we cover include Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Nettlecombe, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and South Wight (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Nettlecombe: your questions answered
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes, we cover Nettlecombe and the area towards Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east.
Do textured ceilings in Nettlecombe homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What we deal with in Nettlecombe
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These are some of the things we deal with in Nettlecombe:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as The Island Free School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Nettlecombe were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Nettlecombe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note