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Artex Removal in Thorley Street
Artex removal in Thorley Street: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Thorley Street
Artex removal for Thorley Street properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From damaged or cracked coatings and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Thorley Street have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Thorley Street (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Thorley Street
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Also in Thorley Street
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Thorley Street
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 due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If your home is one of the older properties in Thorley Street, near St. Swithin's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Questions from Thorley Street
Do older homes in Thorley Street have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Thorley Street?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
After we’ve finished in Thorley Street
File the result and the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Textured ceilings in Thorley Street
Thorley Street is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Thorley Street, tell us the postcode and what you need. Thorley Street is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Thorley Street is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO41, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Hill Place Lane and Holmfield Avenue or the roads around them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Thorley (1 mile west), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (1 mile east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Thorley Street is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (2 miles west). Open spaces near Thorley Street include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note