Plastering in Burton upon Trent

What should you know before starting in Burton upon Trent?

Re-skimming walls inside your Burton upon Trent home doesn't need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. Re-plastering more than half of an external wall can count as renovating a thermal element, which may bring in insulation requirements, so we check that at the survey.

An undamaged Artex ceiling can usually be skimmed or over-boarded without removing it.
Hollow plaster has to be cut back and replaced, as a skim coat won't stick it back to the wall.
Ceilings are usually plastered before walls in the same room.

Postcode district: DE14
Planning and building control: East Staffordshire Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 25 miles

Choices to weigh up in Burton upon Trent

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.

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.

Guide prices for Burton upon Trent

Guide prices start at £220 and run to £1,900 per room. Re-skim the walls and ceiling of a medium bedroom of about 3.5 × 3 m: around £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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Burton upon Trent address.

Your questions answered

How long does plastering take?

A skim coat usually takes one to two days per room, and a full re-plaster two to four days. Drying time is extra: a skim generally needs several days to dry before painting, while thicker backing coats can take a few weeks, depending on the weather and ventilation. We'll give you a realistic date for decorating.

How do I book a survey in Burton upon Trent?

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.

When can I paint new plaster?

Wait until it's fully dry, when the colour has turned an even, light pink with no dark patches. Then apply a mist coat, which is watered-down emulsion, so the paint bonds to the new plaster. Don't use vinyl or wipe-clean paint for the first coat, as it can peel.

Does East Staffordshire Borough 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 East Staffordshire Borough Council.

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Other home improvements in Burton upon Trent

We'll look at every wall and ceiling in Burton upon Trent and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.