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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upton, Isle of Wight
Worried about asbestos in Upton? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Upton?
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Artex removal near Upton
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s walls before tiling and ceilings before plastering, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In places like Upton, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Upton homes
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Upton is within our the Isle of Wight area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Upton to Southampton (17 miles away).
Older homes across Upton may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Smallbrook Junction station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. The coast is within about 2 miles of Upton; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in PO33, we can help with Artex removal. Your property could be on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Upton. If your property is just outside Upton, we also cover Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Upton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Upton include Ryde Academy (0.8 miles north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.3 miles north-east)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Upton
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
A school like Haylands Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, 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
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
FAQs for Upton
Is the Artex in my Upton home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover small places like Upton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site