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Artex Removal for Plaish
Any pre-2000 building in Plaish may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Plaish
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are some of the things we deal with in Plaish:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- What category of work it is
About our artex removal in Plaish
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include landlord refurbishments and loft conversions and extensions, involving coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In places like Plaish, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Plaish (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Plaish
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Artex in Plaish homes
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If your Artex job is in Plaish, let us know about access when you get in touch. Plaish is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Older homes across Plaish may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Plaish, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of PO30. For properties just outside Plaish, we cover Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Plaish, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Christ The King College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmiths Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
For businesses and landlords in Plaish
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you manage or own a block in Plaish, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Common questions in Plaish
Is asbestos common in Plaish homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Plaish home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you cover Plaish?
Yes, we do: our area includes Plaish and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
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:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Also near Plaish
What else we do in Plaish
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note