Kitchen plastering and decorating · Buckinghamshire
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Aylesbury
Need kitchen plastering and decorating in Aylesbury? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
What prompts kitchen plastering and decorating in Aylesbury?
If your Aylesbury kitchen has blown plaster behind old tiles, hacking off and re-boarding is usually more reliable than patching over it, and gives the new tiles and units a firm base to fix to.
If you own an older solid-walled house in Buckinghamshire, the walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than covered with gypsum. Our Buckinghamshire coverage reaches every part of Aylesbury (HP19 and HP20) and out towards Tring.
What does the job involve?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen plastering and decorating, adjusted to your Aylesbury kitchen after we have measured it:
- Ceilings skimmed or overboarded, after textured coatings in older homes are tested for asbestos
- Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
- Walls re-boarded or skimmed so units and tiles fix to a flat surface
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Aylesbury?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South East, and are firmed up once we have seen your Aylesbury kitchen. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| 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 Aylesbury homes
Typical homes in this part of Buckinghamshire include new town estate houses, 1930s semis, Victorian terraces and detached village houses. Estate houses in Milton Keynes often have a compact L-shaped or galley kitchen, while larger detached homes in the Chilterns may have room for an island.
Village lanes and long gravel drives can be awkward for large delivery lorries, while town-centre flats may have limited parking and no lift. Buckinghamshire's water is hard, with much of it drawn from chalk, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is worth planning for.
What rules apply to kitchen plastering and decorating in Aylesbury?
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.
Kitchen work rarely needs planning permission, though listed cottages and houses in village conservation areas may need consent for new vents or changes to historic features.
Tips before you start
- Photograph the walls of your Aylesbury 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 Aylesbury kitchen, labelled with the colour and finish, for touching up marks around handles and the bin.
- If the house is listed or has solid walls, ask whether lime plaster is needed before the old plaster in your kitchen is stripped out.
- 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 Aylesbury
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Aylesbury?
Guide prices in Aylesbury are about £400 to £920 including VAT for skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you cover all of Aylesbury?
Yes. We work across Aylesbury, including the HP19 and HP20 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Tring and Leighton Buzzard. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out kitchen plastering and decorating in these towns near Aylesbury:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Tring
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Leighton Buzzard
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Berkhamsted
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Chesham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Bletchley
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in High Wycombe
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Buckinghamshire