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Asbestos Artex Removal in Queen's Bower, Isle of Wight
Found something that might be asbestos in Queen's Bower? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
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Artex removal near Queen's Bower
Planning a renovation in Queen's Bower with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. We often deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In places like Queen's Bower, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Queen's Bower (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
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FAQs for Queen's Bower
Do you come out to small villages like Queen's Bower?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Queen's Bower and the area around Sandown station?
Yes, we cover Queen's Bower and the area towards Sandown station, about 1.4 miles east.
Do you cover Queen's Bower?
Yes. We cover Queen's Bower and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Queen's Bower
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Queen's Bower, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Typical Artex jobs in Queen's Bower
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you are refurbishing flats near Sandown station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
Textured ceilings in Queen's Bower
Queen's Bower is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Queen's Bower, just send the postcode. Queen's Bower is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Queen's Bower, near All Saints' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Newchurch Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Queen's Bower is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of PO36. Nearby, we also cover Skinner's Hill (1 mile north-west), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-east), Lake (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Queen's Bower is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2 miles east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Queen's Bower includes Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Pointer Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. 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.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site