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Artex Removal in Shanklin Village
Artex removal in Shanklin Village: textured coating testing and removal. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Shanklin Village
About our artex removal in Shanklin Village
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From ceilings before skimming and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Shanklin Village, often painted over many times. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Shanklin Village (SM2, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Shanklin Village, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Shanklin Village
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Shanklin Village questions
Do textured ceilings in Shanklin Village homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Shanklin Village and the area around Belmont station?
Yes, we cover Shanklin Village, including the streets around Belmont station.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
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What else we do in Shanklin Village
Why people call us in Shanklin Village
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Belmont station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
Textured ceilings in Shanklin Village
Shanklin Village is about 1 mile south of Sutton, in Greater London. Shanklin Village is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. Shanklin Village is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
A school like Harris Academy Sutton should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Shanklin Village may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in SM2 and SM5 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include York Road, Downs Road and Burdon Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Shanklin Village we cover include Sutton (1 mile north), Banstead (2 miles south), Little Woodcote (2 miles east), Benhilton (2 miles north) and Carshalton (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
As a London location, Shanklin Village is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shanklin Village include Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Shanklin Village include Avenue Primary Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Glaisdale School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Shanklin Village, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site