How Much Does Plastering Cost in the UK?
Plastering is priced by the room or the wall, and by whether it is a skim over existing plaster or a full re-plaster back to brick. A plasterer typically charges £200–280 a day.
Skimming a single room at the low end; a full re-plaster of a large room at the top.
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Cost by job (supply & labour)
Most plasterers price by the room or the day rather than per m². A single room skim is often a one-day job; a full re-plaster back to brick takes longer because of the extra coats and drying time.
What affects the price
- •Skim over existing plaster vs a full re-plaster back to brick (much more labour and materials).
- •Condition of the walls — patching, filling and removing old wallpaper add time.
- •Ceilings and high walls need access equipment and are slower.
- •Number of rooms — doing several at once lowers the per-room rate.
- •Whether you need dot-and-dab plasterboard (dry lining) first.
Regional price variation
Labour is the biggest regional swing. London and the South East typically run 20–30% above the national average, while the North of England, Scotland and Wales tend to sit 5–15% below it. Material prices are fairly consistent nationwide — it is day rates that move the total. The ranges on this page assume South of England pricing unless stated.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to plaster a room?
Skimming a room costs around £150–£600 depending on size, while a full re-plaster back to brick is £450–£950 per room. A single wall skim is typically £120–£250.
How much does a plasterer charge per day?
A plasterer typically charges £200–280 per day in the UK, higher in London and the South East. Many small jobs like a single room skim are priced as a day rate.
What is the difference between skimming and re-plastering?
Skimming applies a thin fresh finish coat over sound existing plaster to smooth it out. Re-plastering removes the old plaster back to the brick or block and builds up new base and finish coats — it costs more but is needed when the old plaster is blown or damaged.