How much does plastering cost in the UK?
A plastering costs £350 to £1,000 in the UK, typically around £600 per room. Prices reviewed June 2026.
Plastering is usually priced by the room. Skimming over sound walls is cheapest, and hacking off old plaster and starting again costs more.
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Plastering cost breakdown
What a plastering typically costs, by option:
| Job type | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Ceiling only | £250 to £500 |
| Skim one room | £350 to £600 |
| Full re-plaster one room | £500 to £1,000 |
| + Hack off old plaster first | add £150 to £400 |
What's included in the price?
A typical plastering price includes:
- Preparing and protecting the room
- Plastering or skimming the walls and ceiling
- Materials
- Cleaning up and removing waste
What changes the price?
The things that move a plastering price most:
Room size and how many walls and ceilings
Skim over existing plaster versus a full re-plaster
Whether old plaster needs hacking off first
Access, height and any repairs to the wall behind
Does where you live change the cost?
London and the South East add around 20 to 30 percent on labour.
Common questions
Skimming a typical room over sound walls costs around £350 to £600. A full re-plaster, or hacking off old plaster first, takes it to £600 to £1,000 or more for a larger room.
Yes. Skimming puts a thin fresh coat over walls that are still sound, so it is quicker and cheaper than removing the old plaster and starting from the brick.
A ceiling on its own usually costs around £250 to £500 depending on the size and whether it is being skimmed or boarded and plastered first.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.