Before your plastering in Walsgrave
Plastering in Walsgrave 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 Coventry City Council would need to give consent.
- Dry lining is quicker to dry than wet plaster on uneven walls.
- An undamaged Artex ceiling can usually be skimmed or over-boarded without removing it.
- Older solid walls in Walsgrave homes may suit lime plaster better than gypsum.
- Postcode district
- CV2
- Planning and building control
- Coventry City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 24 miles
Choices to weigh up in Walsgrave
Ceilings and over-boarding
Cracked or sagging lath and plaster ceilings, and ceilings with failed textured coatings, can be over-boarded with new plasterboard screwed to the joists and skimmed. Over-boarding avoids the mess of pulling down an old ceiling. Where a ceiling is unsafe or the boards have failed, it's taken down and replaced instead.
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.
How much should you budget in Walsgrave?
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.
| 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 Walsgrave address.
Questions about plastering in Walsgrave
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.
Which postcodes in Walsgrave do you work in?
We cover CV2 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Walsgrave, neighbouring Wyken and Binley are covered too.
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 Coventry City 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 Coventry City Council.
Plastering near Walsgrave
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Got a textured ceiling you're unsure about? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll advise on testing when we visit Walsgrave.