Kitchen plastering and decorating in Shepton Mallet

Who usually needs kitchen plastering and decorating in Shepton Mallet?

If your Shepton Mallet 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.

Some people in Shepton Mallet are keeping their units but want the whole room redecorated in a tougher, wipeable paint after years of steam and cooking marks. We work throughout Shepton Mallet (BA4) and across the wider Somerset area.

What does the job involve?

Here is what usually goes into kitchen plastering and decorating, adjusted to your Shepton Mallet kitchen after we have measured it:

Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
Walls re-boarded or skimmed so units and tiles fix to a flat surface

What does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Shepton Mallet?

As a starting point for Shepton Mallet, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South West. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.

What does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Shepton Mallet?
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 Shepton Mallet

Typical homes in this part of Somerset include Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.

Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Shepton Mallet

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.

Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.

Worth knowing before the fit

If your Somerset home was built before 2000, arrange an asbestos test on any textured ceiling before plastering is booked, so the programme is not held up.
Ventilate your Shepton Mallet kitchen gently while new plaster dries, but avoid blasting heaters at it, as forcing it dry can cause cracking.
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.
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 Shepton Mallet

How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Shepton Mallet?

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

Do you cover all of Shepton Mallet?

Yes. We work across Shepton Mallet, including the BA4 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Wells and Glastonbury. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

Kitchen plastering and decorating in neighbouring towns

Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen plastering and decorating: