Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Newtown, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Newtown may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Newtown
Artex removal for Newtown properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Newtown have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Newtown (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Common questions in Newtown
Do older homes in Newtown have asbestos?
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 textured ceilings in Newtown homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
What affects the price in Newtown
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Newtown properties and textured coatings
Newtown is about 4 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Newtown and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Newtown is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Locksgreen (1 mile east), Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles north-east), Forest Side (3 miles east) and Rew Street (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (4 miles east), Ryde (10 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Newtown, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (4 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brighstone Down.
For businesses and landlords in Newtown
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Newtown, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What we deal with in Newtown
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If your home is one of the older properties in Newtown, near Holy Spirit Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Options to consider in Newtown
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we quote and the cost guide.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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