Isle of Wight · England
Artex Removal for Yarmouth
Found something that might be asbestos in Yarmouth? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in Yarmouth
Artex removal for Yarmouth properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Yarmouth have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Yarmouth (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Your questions about Artex removal in Yarmouth
Do you cover Yarmouth and the area around Lymington Pier station?
Yes, we cover Yarmouth and the area towards Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles north.
Do textured ceilings in Yarmouth homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
How much does Artex removal cost in Yarmouth?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Yarmouth
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- 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
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Artex in Yarmouth homes
Yarmouth is about 4 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Yarmouth as part of the Isle of Wight, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Yarmouth to Southampton (15 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Yarmouth, near St. James' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Yarmouth is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO41, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Alma Place, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Yarmouth is on the A3054, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Yarmouth, we also cover Bouldnor (1 mile east), Cranmore (2 miles east), Hamstead (3 miles east), Shalfleet (3 miles east) and East End (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (15 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Yarmouth, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Yarmouth includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Bugle Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Medina (2.4 miles south-west)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Yarmouth
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Typical jobs in Yarmouth include:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you are refurbishing flats near Lymington Pier station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Any exclusions
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note