Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Thorncross may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
Need Artex removal in Thorncross?
Artex removal in Thorncross
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before skimming, we deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Thorncross have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Thorncross (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Thorncross
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Artex in Thorncross homes
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Thorncross, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Thorncross is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. We work right across the region, from Thorncross to Southampton (20 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in PO30, we can help with Artex removal. For properties just outside Thorncross, we cover Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Thorncross, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Thorncross includes Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
What we deal with in Thorncross
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
These are some of the things we deal with in Thorncross:
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in Thorncross, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- The access route
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Thorncross questions
Is the Artex in my Thorncross home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Thorncross?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Duty holders and landlords in Thorncross
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Nearby places to Thorncross
Other services in Thorncross
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note