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Artex Removal for Ventnor
Artex removal for properties in Ventnor and the Isle of Wight: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Ventnor
About our artex removal in Ventnor
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Common materials are textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings damaged by leaks.
In Ventnor, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Ventnor questions
Do you cover Ventnor and the area around Shanklin station?
Yes. Shanklin station is about 3 miles north-east of Ventnor, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in Ventnor homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Is my textured ceiling in Ventnor asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
After we’ve finished in Ventnor
Covered coatings should be recorded.
A few practical points:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Ventnor, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Options to consider in Ventnor
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
How we work in Ventnor
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Ventnor properties and textured coatings
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Ventnor has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Ventnor is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Ventnor to Southampton (24 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Ventnor, near St Catherine's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing flats near Shanklin station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Ventnor is within about a mile of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO38. Whether your property is on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. Ventnor sits on or near the A3055 and B3327; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. If your property is just outside Ventnor, we also cover Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Ventnor has buildings from every era. Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Ventnor is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
A little further out are Longshoremans Museum (less than half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blenheim pub (under half a mile east)
What we deal with in Ventnor
Many trades want a test result first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Ventnor:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like St Catherine's School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
- How fibres will be kept down
- Suitable insurance for the work
Duty holders and landlords in Ventnor
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Places near Ventnor
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What affects the price in Ventnor
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site