Kitchen plastering and decorating · England
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Devon
If you need kitchen plastering and decorating anywhere in Devon, we survey the kitchen, agree the scope with you and book every trade through to handover.
What prompts kitchen plastering and decorating in Devon?
When new sockets, lighting and pipework have been chased into the walls of a Devon kitchen, plastering and making good is what hides the routes cleanly.
Once the old kitchen is out in a Devon home, the walls behind it are often patched, chased and uneven, and a skim gives the new units a sound surface.
What does kitchen plastering and decorating in Devon include?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen plastering and decorating in Devon it usually covers:
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
- 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
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- 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
- Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
- Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Devon?
Typical kitchen plastering and decorating prices for homes in Devon, including VAT and adjusted for the South West. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. 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%.
Kitchens in homes across Devon
You will find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows throughout Devon. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.
Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.
Cob and stone cottages often have walls that are out of true and need breathable finishes, which affects how units and splashbacks are fixed. Seaside bungalows more often need a full replacement with better storage, sometimes with the old dining area opened into the kitchen.
Rules for kitchen plastering and decorating in Devon
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 Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.
Before you start
- 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.
- Older homes with solid walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than gypsum, particularly where the building is listed.
- Fresh plaster usually needs three to six weeks to dry fully, so plan for a mist coat first and the final colour once it has dried.
- 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.
- Ventilate your Devon kitchen gently while new plaster dries, but avoid blasting heaters at it, as forcing it dry can cause cracking.
- If your Devon home was built before 2000, arrange an asbestos test on any textured ceiling before plastering is booked, so the programme is not held up.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Devon
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Devon?
Guide prices in Devon are about £360 to £820 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 the whole of Devon?
Yes. We carry out kitchen plastering and decorating across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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.
Kitchen plastering and decorating in towns across Devon
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Plymouth
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Exeter
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Torquay
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Newton Abbot
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Exmouth
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Barnstaple
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Bideford
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Plymstock
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Tiverton
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Tavistock
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Honiton
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Ilfracombe
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Totnes
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Okehampton