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Artex Removal for Whitwell
Looking for Artex removal in Whitwell? We work across Whitwell and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in Whitwell
Options to consider in Whitwell
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Whitwell
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
How artex removal works in Whitwell
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. From coatings in the way of electrical work and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Whitwell have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Whitwell (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Whitwell
Do textured ceilings in Whitwell homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes, we cover Whitwell and the area towards Shanklin station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Is my textured ceiling in Whitwell asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What we deal with in Whitwell
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across Whitwell may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
- The method and controls
- Any exclusions
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A photo of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Whitwell
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Nearby places to Whitwell
More for properties in Whitwell
Whitwell properties and textured coatings
Whitwell is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For Artex jobs in Whitwell, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Whitwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. We work right across the region, from Whitwell to Southampton (23 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Shanklin station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Niton Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 3 miles of Whitwell; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO38, we can help with Artex removal. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Bannock Road and Nettlecombe Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Nettlecombe (1 mile north-east), Bierley (1 mile west), Southford (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Whitwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find South Wight (2.9 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Stenbury Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Inn (under half a mile east)
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site