How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in the UK?
A plasterer in the UK typically charges £150–£250 per day, or roughly £250–£500 to skim and finish a single average-sized room.
Updated June 2026 · Typical UK ranges · Methodology below
Quick answer
A plasterer in the UK typically charges £150–£250 per day. These are typical ranges — your actual quote depends on region, job complexity, time of day, materials, and whether the trade is independent or an agency. Always get an itemised quote first.
Typical 2026 Plasterer Costs
| Job | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Day rate | £150–£250 |
| Skim one average room | £250–£500 |
| Plaster a ceiling | £150–£350 |
| Re-plaster (hack off + new) | £400–£800 |
| Patch repairs | £100–£250 |
| Plasterboard / dry-line a room | £400–£900 |
What Affects a Plasterer’s Price?
Skim vs re-plaster. Skimming sound walls is quick and cheap; hacking off blown plaster and starting again is far more labour.
Drying time. Plaster must fully dry before painting — usually several days — so plan the decorating around it.
Ceilings and height. Ceilings and high walls are slower and harder than standard walls, so they cost more per square metre.
Region. London and the South East run 20–40% above the national average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a plasterer cost per day in the UK?
A UK plasterer typically charges £150–£250 per day. Skimming a single average room over sound walls usually costs £250–£500, while a full re-plaster after hacking off old plaster runs £400–£800 per room.
How long before I can paint new plaster?
New plaster usually needs several days to fully dry before painting — longer in cold or damp conditions. Painting too soon traps moisture and causes flaking, so it is worth waiting and using a thinned “mist coat” first.
How we work out these figures
Figures are typical 2026 UK price ranges, not a single measured GeraHome price. They are compiled from publicly published UK tradesperson rate surveys and standard hourly/day-rate conventions, then expressed as a low–to–high band because real quotes vary with region, job complexity, access, materials, time of day, and whether the trade is independent or an agency. London and the South East typically run 20–40% above the national average; the North, Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland typically sit below it. Always get an upfront, itemised quote before work begins.
These are typical ranges, not a single GeraHome-measured price. We publish honest bands rather than invent a precise per-city number we do not have.
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