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Artex Removal in Southford
Artex removal in Southford, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Asbestos help in Southford
How artex removal works in Southford
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In a village like Southford, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Southford (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
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.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
After we have finished in Southford
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Places near Southford
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Southford: your questions answered
Could my house in Southford contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Southford may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Southford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
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.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
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.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If you are refurbishing a rental near Shanklin station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal around Southford
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Southford range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Southford to Southampton (22 miles away).
Older homes across Southford may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as The Island Free School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 4 miles of Southford; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across PO38 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Southford, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Southford include Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site