Plastering in Bewdley

Before your plastering in Bewdley

Plastering in Bewdley rarely needs any approval. The exception is stripping and re-plastering a large part of an outside wall, which can trigger the Building Regulations insulation rules, and a listed building, where Wyre Forest District Council would need to give consent.

Insulated plasterboard can make a cold external wall warmer, at the cost of a little floor space.
Ceilings are usually plastered before walls in the same room.
Textured coatings applied before 2000 should be tested for asbestos before they're disturbed.

Postcode district: DY12
Planning and building control: Wyre Forest District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 17 miles

Which options suit homes in Bewdley?

Full re-plastering

Hacking off loose or damaged plaster back to brick or block, then applying a backing coat and finishing coat. Re-plastering is needed after damp, rewiring chases or where old lime plaster has failed. On older solid walls, a breathable lime plaster may be better than gypsum, especially where there's a history of damp.

Artex and textured coating removal

Textured coatings are tested for asbestos first. If none is found, they can be scraped, steamed or skimmed over. If asbestos is present, the safest option is usually to leave the coating undisturbed and over-board or skim it without sanding. Where removal is needed, it's done by suitably trained people under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

What does your plastering cost in Bewdley?

Prices in Bewdley match the rest of our area: £220–£1,900 per room. Re-skim the walls and ceiling of a medium bedroom of about 3.5 × 3 m: usually £650–£950 per room.

Guide prices for plastering
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Skim one ceiling	£220 – £450 per room	Sound ceiling, average-sized room
Skim walls and ceiling	£550 – £1,100 per room	Small to large room, plaster sound
Full re-plaster of a room	£850 – £1,900 per room	Hack off, backing coat and skim

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Questions about plastering in Bewdley

What guarantee do I get for plastering?

Materials such as plaster and plasterboard carry their manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms are set out in your quote. Fine hairline cracks can appear as a house moves with the seasons, which is normal and not usually a fault in the plastering. Ask us about anything in the specification you're unsure of.

How do I book a survey in Bewdley?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your plastering and arrange a time to visit.

Is plastering messy?

Hacking off old plaster is dusty and noisy, while skimming is much cleaner. We sheet floors, protect furniture and seal doorways where we can, and clear up at the end of each day. Rooms being plastered need to be empty or have furniture moved to the middle and covered.

Does Wyre Forest District Council need to approve my plastering?

Not normally. Re-plastering a large part of an external wall can bring in the Building Regulations insulation rules, and a listed building would need consent from Wyre Forest District Council.

Plastering near Bewdley

Other home improvements in Bewdley

Got a textured ceiling you're unsure about? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll advise on testing when we visit Bewdley.