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Artex Removal in Puckpool
Artex removal in Puckpool, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Puckpool
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Artex removal near Puckpool
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and ceilings before plastering, we cover stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Puckpool have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Puckpool (PO33, PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
FAQs for Puckpool
Is the Artex in my Puckpool home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Puckpool homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Puckpool may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- 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.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
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.
Options to consider in Puckpool
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Puckpool properties and textured coatings
Puckpool is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Puckpool is within our the Isle of Wight area, whatever the size of the job. Puckpool is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. We work right across the region, from Puckpool to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
A school like Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. In older homes in Puckpool, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Puckpool is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the PO33 and PO34 postcode area. Streets in the area include Appley Road, Appley Lane and Seldon Avenue, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Appley (1 mile west), Spring Vale (1 mile east), Pondwell (1 mile south-east), Elmfield (1 mile south-west) and Oakfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (10 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles west). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Puckpool is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.1 miles south) and Southsea Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Puckpool include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.4 miles west) and Ryde Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Appley Manor Hotel (within half a mile south-west)
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Puckpool
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If you’re refurbishing flats near Ryde St Johns Road station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Send us the address in Puckpool, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site