Cost guide
How much does a plasterer / renderer cost?
Plastering is priced per wall, per ceiling or per day. Skimming over sound plaster is cheap; hacking off and re-boarding is not.
- Typical day rate
- £180–£280
- Smallest job
- from £35
- Priced jobs
- 4
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What each job costs
| Job | Unit | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Skim a wallRequires a sound, stable surface — otherwise it needs boarding. | per wall | £120–£250 |
| Skim a ceilingArtex removal or overboarding adds £100–£200 per ceiling. | per ceiling | £180–£350 |
| Board and skimIncludes plasterboard, scrim and two-coat finish. | per m² | £35–£65 |
| External renderSilicone and monocouche cost more than sand and cement. | per m² | £55–£110 |
Ex VAT. South East baseline — the calculator adjusts for your region.
Keeping the cost down
- Fresh plaster needs a mist coat before painting — allow 5–14 days to dry.
- Clear the room completely; plasterers charge for moving furniture.
- One plasterer covers roughly 40–60 m² of skim a day.
Common questions
- Can I paint straight onto new plaster?
- No. Use a watered-down mist coat first, or the topcoat will peel.
- Skim or re-board?
- If the existing plaster is blown or hollow-sounding, boarding is cheaper long-term than repeated patching.
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