Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal in Shalfleet
Artex removal in Shalfleet: Artex removal, with testing first, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in Shalfleet
Artex removal near Shalfleet
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Shalfleet. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions and extensions, involving coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Shalfleet 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.
- Area
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Shalfleet properties and textured coatings
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Shalfleet, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
In older homes in Shalfleet, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Shalfleet is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. From Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Shalfleet, we also cover Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Shalfleet, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Shalfleet
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shalfleet, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
Shalfleet: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Shalfleet homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Shalfleet contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Shalfleet may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Options to consider in Shalfleet
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. 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.
How we work in Shalfleet
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What else we do in Shalfleet
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site