Kitchen plastering and decorating · Greater London
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Croydon
We take on kitchen plastering and decorating in Croydon and the surrounding CR0 and CR7 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Who usually needs kitchen plastering and decorating in Croydon?
If your Croydon 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.
Landlords in Greater London often have a kitchen redecorated between tenancies, filling fixing holes and repainting walls and woodwork in a scrubbable finish that stands up to regular cleaning. We work throughout Croydon (CR0 and CR7) and across the wider Greater London area.
What we cover for kitchen plastering and decorating in Croydon
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Croydon covers:
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
- Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
- Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
- Walls re-boarded or skimmed so units and tiles fix to a flat surface
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Croydon?
The figures below are guide prices for Croydon, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed | £460–£1,000 |
| Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall | £1,200–£2,300 |
| Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork | £520–£1,600 |
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%.
House types around Croydon and what they mean for a kitchen
In and around Croydon, homes range across Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
What rules apply to kitchen plastering and decorating in Croydon?
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.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Planning ahead
- Before final decorating in your Croydon 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 Croydon kitchen while the plaster dries, testing samples on the dried mist coat rather than on bare plaster.
- Choose a paint sold for kitchens or bathrooms, with a wipeable or scrubbable finish; standard matt emulsions can mark easily near the hob and bin.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Croydon
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Croydon?
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Croydon typically costs £460 to £1,000 including VAT for skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Can you measure up in Croydon before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Croydon. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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 Croydon:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in South Croydon
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in South Norwood
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Norbury
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Wallington
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Carshalton
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Mitcham
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Greater London