Price Guide
How Much Does a Plasterer Really Cost?
Compare prices for 14 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Plasterer Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £400 | £650 | £1,000 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £250 | £400 | £650 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £300 | £475 | £650 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £1,200 | £2,500 | £4,500 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £400 | £700 | £1,200 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £400 | £700 | £1,100 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £200 | £350 | £550 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £300 | £550 | £900 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £500 | £900 | £1,500 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £80 | £150 | £250 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £1,500 | £3,000 | £5,000 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £2,500 | £4,500 | £7,000 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £500 | £850 | £1,400 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £600 | £1,000 | £1,600 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£400
Average
£650
High
£1,000
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£250
Average
£400
High
£650
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£300
Average
£475
High
£650
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£1,200
Average
£2,500
High
£4,500
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£400
Average
£700
High
£1,200
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£400
Average
£700
High
£1,100
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£200
Average
£350
High
£550
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£300
Average
£550
High
£900
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£500
Average
£900
High
£1,500
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£80
Average
£150
High
£250
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£1,500
Average
£3,000
High
£5,000
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£2,500
Average
£4,500
High
£7,000
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£500
Average
£850
High
£1,400
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£600
Average
£1,000
High
£1,600
2-3 days
Regional comparison
Plaster a Room (Walls) by City
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across key UK cities.
Local pricing
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Overview
What Does a Plasterer Do?
A plasterer provides professional services covering plastering, skimming, rendering, screeding and wall finishing work. They handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to full installations and emergency repairs. Whether you need a small repair or a major project, hiring a qualified plasterer ensures the work is done safely, to code, and to a professional standard.
You should hire a plasterer whenever you need work that requires specialist skills, tools, or qualifications. Many types of plasterer work are regulated and must be carried out by a certified professional. Attempting DIY on regulated work can be dangerous, void your insurance, and create costly problems down the line.
Pricing for plasterer services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a plasterer, always get at least three quotes from different tradespeople. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews. A reputable plasterer will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about plasterer costs in the UK.