East Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in Leicester?
Updated prices for . Leicester prices are typically 15% below the national average.
Price summary
Leicester Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £340 | £555 | £855 |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £215 | £340 | £555 |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £255 | £405 | £555 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Plasterer Prices in Leicester
Every price adjusted for Leicester using a 0.855x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £340 | £555 | £855 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £215 | £340 | £555 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £255 | £405 | £555 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £1,025 | £2,140 | £3,850 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £340 | £600 | £1,025 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £340 | £600 | £940 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £170 | £300 | £470 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £255 | £470 | £770 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £430 | £770 | £1,285 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £70 | £130 | £215 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £1,285 | £2,565 | £4,275 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £2,140 | £3,850 | £5,985 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £430 | £725 | £1,195 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £515 | £855 | £1,370 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£340
Average
£555
High
£855
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£215
Average
£340
High
£555
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£255
Average
£405
High
£555
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£1,025
Average
£2,140
High
£3,850
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£340
Average
£600
High
£1,025
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£340
Average
£600
High
£940
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£170
Average
£300
High
£470
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£255
Average
£470
High
£770
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£430
Average
£770
High
£1,285
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£70
Average
£130
High
£215
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£1,285
Average
£2,565
High
£4,275
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£2,140
Average
£3,850
High
£5,985
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£430
Average
£725
High
£1,195
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£515
Average
£855
High
£1,370
2-3 days
Regional comparison
How Leicester Compares
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Plasterer Costs in Leicester?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Leicester 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 East Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for plasterer work. Labour rates in Leicester are around 15% 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 Leicester 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 £2,140 to £5,985 for k-rend exterior finish in Leicester. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Leicester, 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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