Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Princelett
Artex removal in Princelett: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Asbestos help in Princelett
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
About our artex removal in Princelett
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings already disturbed, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses and more.
In a village like Princelett, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Princelett (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
After we have finished:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Artex in Princelett homes
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Princelett as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. We work in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Princelett to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Shanklin station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Princelett is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Princelett, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Princelett, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Princelett must 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.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Typical Artex jobs in Princelett
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Non-domestic buildings like Sandown Bay Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Princelett
Do older homes in Princelett have asbestos?
Any home in Princelett built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Princelett?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Choosing the right option
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site