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Artex Removal in Thorley
Buildings in Thorley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Asbestos help in Thorley
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- A photo of the whole area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Artex removal near Thorley
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and flaking textured ceilings, involving coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In places like Thorley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Thorley (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Your questions about Artex removal in Thorley
Do you cover Thorley and the area around Lymington Pier station?
Yes, we cover Thorley and the area towards Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north-west.
Do you cover small places like Thorley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
For businesses and landlords in Thorley
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you run a business from older premises in Thorley, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Artex removal around Thorley
Thorley is about 5 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Thorley, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Thorley is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Lymington Pier station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. The coast is within about 3 miles of Thorley; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO41, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Thorley Street (1 mile east), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (2 miles east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (14 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
Thorley is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Yarmouth Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
In older homes in Thorley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Any exclusions
Options to consider in Thorley
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note