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Artex Removal in Skinner's Hill
Artex removal for Skinner's Hill: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal in Skinner's Hill
Artex removal in Skinner's Hill
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings before skimming, we deal with stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Skinner's Hill have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Skinner's Hill
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
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Other services in Skinner's Hill
Why people call us in Skinner's Hill
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Sandown station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- What is not included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Skinner's Hill
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Skinner's Hill must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
FAQs for Skinner's Hill
Do you cover Skinner's Hill and the area around Sandown station?
Yes. Sandown station is about 1.7 miles east of Skinner's Hill, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Skinner's Hill home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How much does Artex removal cost in Skinner's Hill?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Artex in Skinner's Hill homes
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Skinner's Hill, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For a school such as Newchurch Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Skinner's Hill, near All Saints' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 3 miles of Skinner's Hill; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Skinner's Hill and Hill Top or the roads around them. Other places close to Skinner's Hill we cover include Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Skinner's Hill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Skinner's Hill includes Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pointer Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note