Kitchen plastering and decorating in Newton Abbot

When does kitchen plastering and decorating make sense in Newton Abbot?

Landlords in Devon 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.

After a knock-through in a Newton Abbot home, the new opening, beam and surrounding walls need plastering before the new kitchen goes in, then decorating once the plaster has dried. We work throughout Newton Abbot (TQ12) and across the wider Devon area.

What is in a typical job?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Newton Abbot covers:

Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
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

What should you budget for kitchen plastering and decorating in Newton Abbot?

The figures below are guide prices for Newton Abbot, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.

What should you budget for kitchen plastering and decorating in Newton Abbot?
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 Newton Abbot

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.

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. 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.

What rules apply to kitchen plastering and decorating in Newton Abbot?

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 book kitchen plastering and decorating in Newton Abbot

Ventilate your Newton Abbot 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.
Before final decorating in your Newton Abbot kitchen, check that the new worktops and floor are covered, as paint splashes are much easier to prevent than to remove.
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 Newton Abbot

How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Newton Abbot?

For skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, budget around £360 to £820 including VAT in Newton Abbot. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Newton Abbot do you work in?

All of them. Our Devon coverage takes in the whole of Newton Abbot, including the TQ12 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Torquay. 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.

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.

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.

Kitchen plastering and decorating near Newton Abbot

The same service is available a short drive from Newton Abbot, including: