Kitchen plastering and decorating · Hampshire
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Basingstoke
Need kitchen plastering and decorating in Basingstoke? 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 Basingstoke?
Some people in Basingstoke are keeping their units but want the whole room redecorated in a tougher, wipeable paint after years of steam and cooking marks.
If you own an older solid-walled house in Hampshire, the walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than covered with gypsum. We work throughout Basingstoke (RG21) and across the wider Hampshire area.
What we cover for kitchen plastering and decorating in Basingstoke
Here is what usually goes into kitchen plastering and decorating, adjusted to your Basingstoke kitchen after we have measured it:
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
- Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
- Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
- Ceilings skimmed or overboarded, after textured coatings in older homes are tested for asbestos
- Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Basingstoke?
As a starting point for Basingstoke, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. 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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Basingstoke?
In and around Basingstoke, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. 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.
What rules apply to kitchen plastering and decorating in Basingstoke?
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.
Before you book kitchen plastering and decorating in Basingstoke
- Pick the final paint colour for your Basingstoke kitchen while the plaster dries, testing samples on the dried mist coat rather than on bare plaster.
- If your Hampshire home was built before 2000, arrange an asbestos test on any textured ceiling before plastering is booked, so the programme is not held up.
- Before final decorating in your Basingstoke kitchen, check that the new worktops and floor are covered, as paint splashes are much easier to prevent than to remove.
- Whether a wall can be skimmed or needs hacking off is often clear only once the old tiles and units are off, so allow some contingency.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Basingstoke
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Basingstoke?
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke as well?
Yes. As well as Basingstoke itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Alton and Fleet. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
Should a kitchen be plastered before or after the units are fitted?
Before. Plastering is done after strip-out and first-fix electrics and plumbing, so new cables and pipes are chased in and covered, and before the base and wall units go in. Units then fix to a flat, finished surface, and the decorator only needs to cut in around them at the end. Patch repairs after fitting are possible but harder to hide.
Kitchen plastering and decorating near Basingstoke
We also carry out kitchen plastering and decorating in these towns near Basingstoke:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Alton
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Fleet
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Thatcham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Yateley
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Farnham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Aldershot
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Hampshire