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Artex Removal in Shalcombe
Found something that might be asbestos in Shalcombe? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Shalcombe?
Artex removal near Shalcombe
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses and more.
Rural homes near Shalcombe have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Shalcombe
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work done to the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
After we’ve finished in Shalcombe
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Textured ceilings in Shalcombe
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shalcombe is within our the Isle of Wight area, for Artex jobs of every size. Shalcombe is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles of Shalcombe; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO41, just send the postcode and a few photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Shalcombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Westover Down.
What we deal with in Shalcombe
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Shalcombe, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Your questions about Artex removal in Shalcombe
Do textured ceilings in Shalcombe homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover small places like Shalcombe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site