Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Totland
Artex removal for Totland: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Totland
Typical Artex jobs in Totland
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
In older homes in Totland, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
- The method and controls
How artex removal works in Totland
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Totland. We often deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings damaged by leaks.
In areas like Totland, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Artex removal around Totland
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. For Artex jobs in Totland, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
A school like St Saviour's Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. The coast is within about a mile of Totland; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across PO39 and PO40 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Main roads around Totland include the B3322; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Totland, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
- Local pubs include Colwell Bay Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Medina (less than half a mile north)
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What’s included, and what is not
Before you book, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Totland questions
Do textured ceilings in Totland homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Totland homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What affects the price in Totland
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey scope
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note