Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Shorwell, Isle of Wight
Found something that might be asbestos in Shorwell? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Shorwell
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Artex removal near Shorwell
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. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and walls before tiling, including textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Shorwell have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Shorwell
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shorwell has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Shorwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. Streets in the area include Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Shorwell, we cover Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Shorwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north)
Duty holders and landlords in Shorwell
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Shorwell: your questions answered
Do older homes in Shorwell have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shorwell can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Shorwell?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How much does Artex removal cost in Shorwell?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site