Kitchen plastering and decorating · Surrey
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Esher
Homeowners and landlords in Esher 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 Esher?
If you own an older solid-walled house in Surrey, the walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than covered with gypsum.
After a knock-through in an Esher home, the new opening, beam and surrounding walls need plastering before the new kitchen goes in, then decorating once the plaster has dried. Kitchens in every part of Esher are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Surrey.
What is in a typical job?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Esher covers:
- 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
- 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
- Walls re-boarded or skimmed so units and tiles fix to a flat surface
- Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Esher?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| 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%.
House types around Esher and what they mean for a kitchen
Typical homes in this part of Surrey include 1930s semis, Victorian and Edwardian villas, detached family houses and new-build estates. 1930s semis often have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room, while larger detached houses and Edwardian villas may have room for an island or a separate utility.
Surrey's water is hard across most of the county, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering. Private roads, long drives and village lanes can be awkward for large lorries, while town-centre flats may need lift bookings and parking permits for delivery day.
Do you need approval for kitchen plastering and decorating in Esher?
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 buildings and conservation areas in older towns and villages may need consent for new vents, and flats in managed blocks usually need the freeholder's consent first.
Getting the most from your kitchen plastering and decorating
- If your Surrey home was built before 2000, arrange an asbestos test on any textured ceiling before plastering is booked, so the programme is not held up.
- Photograph the walls of your Esher kitchen before plastering, showing where cables and pipes run, so you know where not to drill when fitting shelves later.
- Keep a small tin of each paint used in your Esher kitchen, labelled with the colour and finish, for touching up marks around handles and the bin.
- 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.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Esher
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Esher?
For skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, budget around £400 to £920 including VAT in Esher. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in Esher before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Esher. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
The same service is available a short drive from Esher, including:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in East Molesey
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in West Molesey
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Walton-on-Thames
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Hook
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Chessington
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Hampton
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Surrey