Kitchen plastering and decorating · Somerset
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Bath
Homeowners and landlords in Bath can book us for kitchen plastering and decorating: walls and ceilings skimmed or re-boarded after strip-out, then decorated in wipeable kitchen paint.
What prompts kitchen plastering and decorating in Bath?
Once the old kitchen is out in a Bath home, the walls behind it are often patched, chased and uneven, and a skim gives the new units a sound surface.
If you own an older solid-walled house in Somerset, the walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than covered with gypsum. Kitchens in every part of Bath are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Somerset.
What does the job involve?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
- Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
- Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Bath?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed | £360–£820 |
| Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall | £930–£1,900 |
| Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork | £410–£1,200 |
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 Bath?
The housing mix across Somerset includes Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.
Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well.
Do you need approval for kitchen plastering and decorating in Bath?
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.
Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.
Planning ahead
- Before final decorating in your Bath kitchen, check that the new worktops and floor are covered, as paint splashes are much easier to prevent than to remove.
- 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.
- Pick the final paint colour for your Bath kitchen while the plaster dries, testing samples on the dried mist coat rather than on bare plaster.
- Older homes with solid walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than gypsum, particularly where the building is listed.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Bath
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Bath?
For skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, budget around £360 to £820 including VAT in Bath. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in Bath before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Bath. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
Do I need to replaster after removing kitchen tiles?
Usually, at least in places. Taking tiles off often pulls away the plaster skin or leaves adhesive ridges, so the wall may need skimming, patching or, where the plaster has come loose, hacking off and re-boarding. If you are retiling the same area, a flat, sound surface may be enough without a full skim. We check this once the tiles are off.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out kitchen plastering and decorating in these towns near Bath:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Keynsham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Trowbridge
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Kingswood
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Melksham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Frome
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Yate
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Somerset