Kitchen plastering and decorating · Hampshire
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Andover
From the survey to handover, kitchen plastering and decorating in Andover is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Is kitchen plastering and decorating right for your Andover kitchen?
After a knock-through in an Andover home, the new opening, beam and surrounding walls need plastering before the new kitchen goes in, then decorating once the plaster has dried.
Some people in Andover are keeping their units but want the whole room redecorated in a tougher, wipeable paint after years of steam and cooking marks. We cover all of Andover, including the SP10 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Hampshire.
What does the job involve?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen plastering and decorating in Andover it usually covers:
- Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
- Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
- Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Andover?
As a starting point for Andover, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed | £400–£920 |
| Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall | £1,000–£2,100 |
| Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork | £460–£1,400 |
Guide prices are for a typical kitchen, with labour and standard materials for plastering or decorating; asbestos testing, structural repairs, damp treatment and lime plaster are not included and are quoted separately if needed. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Andover homes
You will find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages throughout Hampshire. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.
Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Andover
Skimming, re-boarding and decorating a kitchen in England need no planning permission or building regulations approval in most cases. In a listed building, listed building consent may be needed before original plaster is removed, and older solid walls may be better suited to breathable lime plaster than gypsum. Hacking an outside wall back to brick and re-boarding it may count as renovating a thermal element under Part L, so check with building control first.
Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.
Planning ahead
- Small hairline cracks can appear as new plaster dries; ask for them to be filled and sanded just before the final coats, not straight away.
- Photograph the walls of your Andover kitchen before plastering, showing where cables and pipes run, so you know where not to drill when fitting shelves later.
- Keep a small tin of each paint used in your Andover kitchen, labelled with the colour and finish, for touching up marks around handles and the bin.
- If your home was built before 2000, have textured ceiling coatings tested for asbestos before anyone sands, scrapes or drills into them.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Andover
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Andover?
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Andover typically costs £400 to £920 including VAT for skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Andover as well?
Yes. As well as Andover itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Winchester and Newbury. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
Can a textured kitchen ceiling be skimmed over?
Often, yes, but have it tested first if the house was built before 2000. Some older textured ceiling coatings contain asbestos, so a sample should be tested before anyone sands, scrapes or drills them. If the result is clear, the ceiling can usually be skimmed or overboarded. If asbestos is found, follow the report's advice and use a specialist asbestos contractor.
What paint should be used on kitchen walls?
A moisture-resistant paint with a wipeable or scrubbable finish, often sold as kitchen and bathroom paint, suits most kitchen walls. It copes with steam and can be cleaned without marking. Silk or eggshell finishes are easier to wipe than flat matt, and woodwork usually gets a satinwood or gloss. New plaster needs a diluted mist coat before any of these.
How long should new plaster dry before painting?
Fresh plaster usually needs three to six weeks to dry fully before full decorating, depending on its thickness, the time of year and how well the room is ventilated. It turns from dark to an even, pale colour as it dries. A diluted mist coat can usually go on sooner to seal the surface, with the final coats applied once drying has finished.
Kitchen plastering and decorating in neighbouring towns
We also carry out kitchen plastering and decorating in these towns near Andover:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Winchester
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Newbury
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Romsey
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Salisbury
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Thatcham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Marlborough
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Hampshire