Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Puckaster
Artex removal for properties in Puckaster and the Isle of Wight: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Puckaster
How artex removal works in Puckaster
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Puckaster have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Puckaster (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Send us the address in Puckaster, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Duty holders and landlords in Puckaster
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Artex in Puckaster homes
Puckaster is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Puckaster, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Puckaster is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
A school like Niton Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. The coast is within about 4 miles of Puckaster, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO38, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Puckaster Lane and Undercliff Drive or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Niton (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile north), Whitwell (2 miles north-east) and Nettlecombe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Puckaster, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.9 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Buddle Inn (within half a mile west)
Puckaster: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Puckaster homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Puckaster 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.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What else we do in Puckaster
What we deal with in Puckaster
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
Older homes across Puckaster may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site