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Asbestos Artex Removal in Westridge, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Westridge may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal in Westridge
Artex removal in Westridge
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Westridge. Typical materials include swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about textured walls before a refit and coatings in the way of electrical work.
Rural homes near Westridge have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Westridge (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Westridge properties and textured coatings
Westridge is about 1 mile south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, landlords and businesses in Westridge contact us for Artex jobs. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Westridge to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Smallbrook Junction station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Westridge is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO33 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Bullen Road, Hayward Avenue and Salisbury Road or the roads around them. With the A3055 close by, Westridge is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Westridge we cover include Elmfield (1 mile north), Oakfield (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile east) and Puckpool (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Westridge is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (less than half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.4 miles north-west) and Ryde Academy (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find High Park Tavern (0.5 miles north)
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If your business premises in Westridge were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Why people call us in Westridge
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Westridge:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If your home is one of the older properties in Westridge, near St John's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, 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 which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Westridge questions
Do you work near Smallbrook Junction station?
Yes. Smallbrook Junction station is about 0.5 miles west of Westridge, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Westridge?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Westridge
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Also in Westridge
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we quote or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site