How Much Does It Cost to Plaster a Room?
£350 – £900
per room
Plastering a room costs between £350 and £900 depending on room size, the type of plastering work required, and the condition of the existing walls. A fresh skim coat over existing plaster is the cheapest option; a full re-plaster including hacking off the old plaster and replastering from scratch costs more and takes longer.
Average cost
£350 – £900
per room
Prices vary by region, property type and tradesperson. Always get at least two quotes.
What affects the price?
Room size - a standard single bedroom at around 10m2 of wall area costs less than a large lounge or open-plan space
Work type - a skim coat costs £200-£400 per room; a full re-plaster including hacking off costs £400-£900
Ceiling included - adding the ceiling to a room re-plaster typically adds 30-50% to the total job cost
Plaster type - standard multi-finish is cheapest; lime plaster for period properties costs more due to material cost and slower application
Labour vs materials
A skilled plasterer typically charges £150-£200 per day. A standard bedroom skim takes one day; a full re-plaster of a larger room takes two to three days. Materials including plaster and PVA add £40-£100 per room.
Repair or replace?
For isolated cracks or small damaged patches, a repair patch costs £80-£200 and is sufficient when the surrounding plaster is sound. If the plaster is hollow, lifting, or has widespread damp damage, full removal and re-plastering is the correct solution.
Questions to ask your tradesperson
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