Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal in Newport
Any pre-2000 building in Newport may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Newport
How artex removal works in Newport
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Renovations in areas like Newport often uncover textured coatings on walls as well as ceilings. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Newport (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Newport
If you manage or own a block in Newport, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Questions from Newport
Is the Artex in my Newport home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Newport 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.
Do you cover Newport?
Yes, Newport is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Newport properties and textured coatings
Newport is about 10 miles south-west of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Newport and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
In older homes in Newport, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 5 miles of Newport; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO30 start with the postcode and some photos. From High Street, Red Fox Square and Drill Hall Road or a nearby road, we can help. Newport is on the A3020 and A3054, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Newport, we cover Shide (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (2 miles south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Newport is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age. Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Newport is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Newport includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (within half a mile south-east) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Castle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Newport
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Non-domestic buildings like Nine Acres Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
Also in Newport
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site