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Asbestos Artex Removal in Yarbridge, Isle of Wight
Worried about asbestos in Yarbridge? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
Get a quote for Yarbridge
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Artex removal near Yarbridge
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Yarbridge, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Yarbridge (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
After we’ve finished in Yarbridge
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Artex in Yarbridge homes
Yarbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Yarbridge is within our the Isle of Wight area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Yarbridge to Southampton (20 miles away).
In older homes in Yarbridge, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Yarbridge is within about a mile of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in PO36, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on New Road, Morton Road and Church Lane or the roads around them. Yarbridge is on the A3055, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Yarbridge, we cover Morton (1 mile south-west), Brading (1 mile north), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Yarbridge is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.1 miles south-west) and Sandown Castle (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Yarbridge includes Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Yarbridge include The Bay Church of England School (1.3 miles south-west) and Sandown Bay Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bugle Inn (0.5 miles north)
Yarbridge: your questions answered
Do you work near Brading station?
Yes, we cover Yarbridge and the area towards Brading station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Do older homes in Yarbridge have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Yarbridge can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you cover Yarbridge?
Yes, Yarbridge is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
More for properties in Yarbridge
Duty holders and landlords in Yarbridge
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What we deal with in Yarbridge
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Brading station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you will receive
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site