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Asbestos Artex Removal in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Artex removal in Shanklin, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Asbestos help in Shanklin
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Artex removal for Shanklin properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In Shanklin, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Questions from Shanklin
Do textured ceilings in Shanklin homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes, we cover Shanklin, including the streets around Shanklin station.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do you cover Shanklin?
Yes, we do: Shanklin is within the area we cover in the Isle of Wight. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Shanklin properties and textured coatings
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. If your Artex job is in Shanklin, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shanklin to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Shanklin station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Shanklin may have coatings added during past renovations. Shanklin is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO37 and PO36 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or the roads around them. You’ll find Shanklin on the A3020 and A3055, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Shanklin, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces. If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Shanklin, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Shanklin include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
For a quote, 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.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Shanklin
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shanklin:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Duty holders and landlords in Shanklin
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site