Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Pondwell
Looking for Artex removal in Pondwell? We work across Pondwell and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal in Pondwell
Artex removal in Pondwell
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Pondwell. People often contact us about walls before tiling and coatings damaged by DIY, involving coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
Rural homes near Pondwell have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Pondwell (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Pondwell properties and textured coatings
Pondwell is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Pondwell range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Pondwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For rented flats close to Smallbrook Junction station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Pondwell, near St. Peter's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Pondwell is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area. Local streets include Pondwell Hill, Gregory Avenue and Wishing Well Close; we cover every one. With the B3330 close by, Pondwell is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Spring Vale (1 mile north), Nettlestone (1 mile south-east), Seaview (1 mile east), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (8 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (7 miles west). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Pondwell is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Pondwell include Ryde Academy (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Boat House (0.6 miles north)
Also near Pondwell
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Pondwell, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Pondwell must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A photo of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Pondwell: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Pondwell?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Pondwell from London?
Pondwell is about 70 miles from central London, well within our area.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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