Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Sandown
Artex removal across Sandown and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal for Sandown
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Artex removal near Sandown
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Sandown. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions, including stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Homes in areas like Sandown may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Sandown (PO36, PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. 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
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Sandown
Sandown is about 10 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Sandown, just send the postcode. Sandown is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Sandown to Southampton (21 miles away).
For a school such as The Bay Church of England School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Sandown, near Christ Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about a mile of Sandown; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in PO36 and PO37, Artex removal is available. That could mean a property on High Street, Nunwell Street and Park Rise or the roads around them, wherever it is in Sandown. You’ll find Sandown on the A3055 and A3056, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Sandown, we also cover Lake (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile north), Alverstone (1 mile north-west) and Morton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Sandown is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age. For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Sandown, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are National Poo Museum (under half a mile south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sandown include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Broadlea Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Comical pub (within half a mile east)
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Sandown
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. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you are refurbishing flats near Sandown station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
- The method and controls
FAQs for Sandown
Could my house in Sandown contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Sandown home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Sandown
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
What affects the price in Sandown
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site