Kitchen plastering and decorating in Malmesbury

Why do people in Malmesbury choose kitchen plastering and decorating?

Once the old kitchen is out in a Malmesbury 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 Wiltshire, the walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than covered with gypsum. Malmesbury sits about 14 miles west of Swindon, and our Wiltshire coverage takes in everything in between.

What we cover for kitchen plastering and decorating in Malmesbury

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

Walls re-boarded or skimmed so units and tiles fix to a flat surface
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
Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good

Guide prices for kitchen plastering and decorating in Malmesbury

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Malmesbury kitchen. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.

Guide prices for kitchen plastering and decorating in Malmesbury
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 Malmesbury

Across Wiltshire you will often find thatched and stone cottages, Victorian railway terraces, post-war estate houses and new-build estates, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Railway terraces in Swindon often have a narrow back kitchen, while stone and thatched cottages in the villages tend to have small kitchens with low ceilings.

Wiltshire's water is hard, much of it from chalk, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Village lanes and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and Salisbury's historic centre has limited parking, so delivery is planned in advance.

Regulations for kitchen work in Malmesbury

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 thatched cottages, Salisbury's historic centre and other conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or changes to historic features.

Practical advice for Malmesbury homeowners

If your Wiltshire home was built before 2000, arrange an asbestos test on any textured ceiling before plastering is booked, so the programme is not held up.
Before final decorating in your Malmesbury 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.
Plaster before the units go in: skimming around fitted cabinets is slower, messier and leaves edges that are hard to finish neatly.

Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Malmesbury

How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Malmesbury?

For skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, budget around £360 to £820 including VAT in Malmesbury. 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 Malmesbury before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Malmesbury. 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.

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.

Also covering nearby towns

We also carry out kitchen plastering and decorating in these towns near Malmesbury: