Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal in Porchfield
Artex removal across Porchfield and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
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Artex removal for Porchfield properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Porchfield. From coatings already disturbed and loft conversions and extensions, we cover textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Porchfield have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Porchfield (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Porchfield
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What we deal with in Porchfield
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- The access route
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Textured ceilings in Porchfield
Porchfield is about 3 miles north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Porchfield as part of the Isle of Wight, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Porchfield to Southampton (14 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Porchfield; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the PO30 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Main Road, Elmsworth Lane and New Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Porchfield, we cover Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Forest Side (2 miles south-east) and Rew Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Porchfield, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Sportsman's Rest pub (under half a mile south-west)
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Porchfield
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
FAQs for Porchfield
Do textured ceilings in Porchfield homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover small places like Porchfield?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
How much does Artex removal cost in Porchfield?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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.
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Porchfield
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Porchfield
Other services in Porchfield
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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