Plastering Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a plastering job, skim, plasterboard + skim, or render, by area and surface, with a minimum-charge floor and a typical price range.
Estimate only. This is an indicative estimate, not a quote, always get quotes from local plasterers before committing to a project. Prices vary by region, access, room shape and finish standard.
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Your estimated plastering cost and full breakdown appear here as you fill in the form.
How plastering costs are estimated
Plastering cost is priced per square metre and depends mainly on the type of job: a skim coat over sound existing plaster is the cheapest option; plasterboarding and skimming a wall or stud partition costs more for the extra materials and labour; rendering an external wall costs the most. Ceilings get a 15% area uplift because working overhead is slower and more awkward than walls. We then apply a minimum charge of £120 per room, since most plasterers won't travel out for a job smaller than that regardless of area. Because access, room shape and finish standard vary from job to job, we show a typical range (±15%) alongside the headline estimate, always get quotes from local plasterers before committing to a project.
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