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Artex Removal for Oakfield
Artex removal in Oakfield: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Oakfield
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- 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 will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal in Oakfield
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes and more.
Homes in areas like Oakfield may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Oakfield (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Oakfield
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What else we do in Oakfield
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
What we deal with in Oakfield
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Oakfield:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
A school like Dover Park Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Artex removal around Oakfield
Oakfield is about 6 miles south-west of Southsea, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, landlords and businesses in Oakfield contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Oakfield is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
In older homes in Oakfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Ryde St Johns Road station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Oakfield is within about a mile of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in PO33, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Oakfield on the A3055, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Oakfield, we cover Elmfield (1 mile east), Ryde (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south-east) and Haylands (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Oakfield has buildings from every era. Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Oakfield is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north) and The Donald Mcgill Museum (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Oakfield include Ryde School with Upper Chine (0.7 miles north-west) and Ryde Academy (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (under half a mile north)
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Oakfield questions
Is asbestos common in Oakfield homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Oakfield may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Oakfield home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
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.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site