West Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in Birmingham?
Updated prices for . Birmingham prices are typically 7% below the national average.
Price summary
Birmingham Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £375 | £605 | £935 |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £235 | £375 | £605 |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £280 | £445 | £605 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on West Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Plasterer Prices in Birmingham
Every price adjusted for Birmingham using a 0.933x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £375 | £605 | £935 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £235 | £375 | £605 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £280 | £445 | £605 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £1,120 | £2,335 | £4,200 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £375 | £655 | £1,120 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £375 | £655 | £1,025 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £185 | £325 | £515 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £280 | £515 | £840 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £465 | £840 | £1,400 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £75 | £140 | £235 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £1,400 | £2,800 | £4,665 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £2,335 | £4,200 | £6,530 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £465 | £795 | £1,305 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £560 | £935 | £1,495 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£375
Average
£605
High
£935
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£235
Average
£375
High
£605
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£280
Average
£445
High
£605
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£1,120
Average
£2,335
High
£4,200
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£375
Average
£655
High
£1,120
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£375
Average
£655
High
£1,025
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£185
Average
£325
High
£515
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£280
Average
£515
High
£840
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£465
Average
£840
High
£1,400
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£75
Average
£140
High
£235
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£1,400
Average
£2,800
High
£4,665
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£2,335
Average
£4,200
High
£6,530
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£465
Average
£795
High
£1,305
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£560
Average
£935
High
£1,495
2-3 days
Regional comparison
How Birmingham Compares
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Plasterer Costs in Birmingham?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Birmingham and surrounding areas like Solihull and Coventry have a large number of properties of varying ages and conditions. Older properties generally cost more for plasterer work due to the extra preparation and access challenges they present.
The West Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for plasterer work. Labour rates in Birmingham are around 7% below the UK average. There's a good supply of qualified professionals across the Midlands, but prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job. Always get multiple quotes.
What you pay for plasterer work in Birmingham depends on the job complexity, materials chosen, and the condition of your property. Older properties with solid walls or limited access can make work more disruptive and expensive. For larger projects, expect to pay £2,335 to £6,530 for k-rend exterior finish in Birmingham. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Birmingham, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work rather than quoting over the phone. A good plasterer will check the existing conditions, identify potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of significantly cheaper quotes — they may cut corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews.
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