Plastering in Nuneaton

Planning your plastering in Nuneaton

Re-skimming walls inside your Nuneaton 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.

Hollow plaster has to be cut back and replaced, as a skim coat won't stick it back to the wall.
Dry lining is quicker to dry than wet plaster on uneven walls.
New plaster needs a mist coat of watered-down emulsion before the first proper coat of paint.

Postcode district: CV11
Planning and building control: Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 22 miles

Choices to weigh up in Nuneaton

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.

Re-skim walls and ceilings

A thin finishing coat of plaster, a few millimetres thick, applied over existing sound plaster or board after a bonding coat or PVA. Skimming gives a smooth, flat surface ready for paint. It's the quickest and most affordable way to refresh a room, but it won't fix plaster that has come away from the wall.

Plastering prices in Nuneaton

Prices in Nuneaton 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.

Before you book in Nuneaton

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.

Which postcodes in Nuneaton do you work in?

We cover CV11 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Nuneaton, neighbouring Bedworth and Atherstone are covered too.

Can you skim over my Artex ceiling?

Usually, yes. Skimming or over-boarding avoids disturbing the coating, which matters if it contains asbestos. The texture is first sealed with a bonding coat, any loose bits are dealt with carefully, and then the skim is applied. We still recommend testing first, so everyone working in the room knows what's there.

Does Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.

Plastering near Nuneaton

Other home improvements in Nuneaton

Room-by-room pricing starts with a free plastering survey in Nuneaton, where we tap-test every wall.