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Are you considering plastering your room but worried about the expenses? We’re going to break down the expenses as well as the factors influencing the costs and how to save on them. After going through this content piece, you’ll easily be able to navigate through your budget estimation process, so stay put!
The plastering costs vary with the room size in the UK, while several other factors also add up to the final budget. Here’s a price chart offering the closest estimations for the plastering job:
Small Room | £400 – £700 |
Medium Room | £800 – £1,100 |
Large Room | £1,200 – £1,500 |
Plasterer – Labour (per day) | £300 |
Plaster Patch Repair | £70 – £130 |
Plaster Over Skim | £150 – £200 |
Repair a small crack | £200 |
Note: The presented prices are ballpark averages – we suggest you to contact a local contractor to get a detailed quote.
The estimated costs stated earlier are not final. Several factors add up to the final rate that you need to consider while estimating your budget:
Where your property is located will determine how much you’ll be charged extra by the contractors. For instance, if you’re located in the South East or London, the costs will certainly be higher. The reason is that plasters will have to travel far to reach remote areas thus, the travel budget will also be included in the final costs. But that’s not it. Even if you live in Central London where plasterers can easily reach your property, the costs will still be high due to the increased demand.
Plastering is a delicate job and requires expertise and experience to ensure high-quality finishes. Obviously, a professional plasterer would then charge extra for his professionalism. Remember to still take multiple quotes and then compare the rate to expertise ratio to decide on the best one.
The larger the wall, the more the budget; simple is that. Most plasterers charge in between £6 to £10 per sq. meter. To calculate an exact rate, multiply cost with the width and height of the wall. Another important factor is how many walls require plastering, as again, the more space that needs work, the more expensive it will be.
The plaster type you choose highly affects the plastering costs. To give you an example, the price of undercoat plaster is around £0.30 to £0.60 per kg, while topcoats, on the other hand, usually cost at £0.25 to £1 per kg.
If you’ve got an old house whose walls may require extra attention then be prepared to spend extra pounds. Want to find out how bad your wall could be? Gently knock at them with your knuckles. If you get a hollow sound in return, understand that this is a case of blown plaster, which may dry and start to flake off in bug bulges, if disturbed.
The only way to prevent burdensome future repair costs is through regular maintenance. This also includes timely undertaking any small repairs before they become bigger issues:
While painting your wall or installing a wallpaper, you observe that the underlying plaster does not look good, then skimming might be a good option. In skimming, you apply a thin plaster layer over the prevailing plaster to develop a new base and conceal any deficiencies. It can usually cost around £150 to £200, depending on the labour charges as well as the number of walls that require fixing.
Notice cracks in your plaster? A blown plaster repair would possibly be the right answer. But if you’re not aware of this repair technique then it’s best leave the repair to professionals. They will identify how much surface area requires repair.
If it’s a small section or a large one, the specialists could use the patch repair method as well. They will fill the gap with a blend of water and filler powder. Once dry, they will spray it with water and even it out using sandpaper. Patch repair usually costs around £70 to £130. Again, the number of walls and the job duration will also determine final costs.
There are always hidden charges that may get overlooked, but will make all the pricing difference in the end. Here’re some charges to consider:
If you need to plaster your house where there are extremely high ceilings, then prepare to pay for extra scaffolding charges.
If your rooms are odd-shaped with various corners or a loft room with several bi-fold windows, it will obviously take longer and cost more to plaster than a traditional squared room with a single window.
If you have room walls with damaged or jagged surfaces, then you might require surface preparation works to ensure smooth plastering. This will certainly add up to the costs.
We understand that you might be curious about whether there is any way to save on plastering jobs. Here are some of our money-saving tips:
Often there are walls covered in paint and wallpaper that the professionals need to remove before plastering. This might cause them extra time and additional costs for you as well. So, if you can, do the job yourself and save on extra but, proceed with caution.
Search online, visit different contractors, or shop around; just make sure that you refer to different contractors and find multiple quotes. Even when you already have a reliable contractor, try others and you’ll find the money-saving options.
If you’re a DIY enthusiast, remember skimming is far easier than plastering. So, conduct the job yourself but only when you’re confident about undertaking the task. This will save you on plastering.
Plastering walls and ceilings in the same job proves extra-economical than separately taking on both the tasks. So, ask your contractor before hiring if they include ceiling works as well.
We hope this article answers all your questions regarding the plastering costs. You need to remember that plastering is a job done well only by professionals. And who better than Judge Plastering Contractors. Call us today at 07432 022875 or chat with us at jjudge958@gmail.com to book our services today. Because every flawless wall starts with our plastering jobs.
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