Kitchen plastering and decorating · Gloucestershire
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Cirencester
Looking for kitchen plastering and decorating in Cirencester? We survey, quote and carry out kitchen plastering and decorating for homes across Cirencester and the rest of Gloucestershire, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Who usually needs kitchen plastering and decorating in Cirencester?
If you own an older solid-walled house in Gloucestershire, the walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than covered with gypsum.
Homeowners in Gloucestershire with textured ceilings in older kitchens often want them smoothed, and the first step is an asbestos test if the house dates from before 2000. Kitchens in every part of Cirencester are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Gloucestershire.
What is included in the work?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen plastering and decorating, adjusted to your Cirencester kitchen after we have measured it:
- Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
- Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
- 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
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Cirencester?
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. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes around Cirencester
Across Gloucestershire you will often find cotswold stone cottages, Regency townhouses, Victorian terraces and post-war estate houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Cotswold stone cottages often have a small kitchen in a rear extension, while Regency townhouses in Cheltenham may have a long kitchen at garden level or in a former basement.
Hard water is the norm across most of Gloucestershire, so expect limescale on taps and appliances and think about a filter for a boiling water tap. Stone villages with narrow lanes and limited parking can make deliveries slow, and townhouse flats over several floors may mean carrying units up stairs.
Regulations for kitchen work in Cirencester
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.
Listed stone cottages, Cheltenham's Regency terraces and homes in conservation areas may need consent before new vents are cut or historic features are removed.
Practical advice for Cirencester homeowners
- 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 Cirencester kitchen before plastering, showing where cables and pipes run, so you know where not to drill when fitting shelves later.
- Ventilate your Cirencester kitchen gently while new plaster dries, but avoid blasting heaters at it, as forcing it dry can cause cracking.
- 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 Cirencester
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Cirencester?
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Cirencester typically costs £360 to £820 including VAT for skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Which parts of Cirencester do you work in?
All of them. Our Gloucestershire coverage takes in the whole of Cirencester, including the GL7 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Stroud. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
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 Cirencester:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Stroud
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Malmesbury
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Cheltenham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Swindon
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Gloucester
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Faringdon
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Gloucestershire