What a plasterer can help with
- Skimming over existing walls and ceilings
- Hacking off and re-plastering
- Plasterboarding and dry lining
- Patch repairs after electrical or plumbing work
- External rendering
When do you need one?
- Walls are cracked, uneven or blown
- You have had rewiring, plumbing or structural work done
- You want to cover textured ceilings
Checks before you hire
- Textured coatings (often called Artex) applied before 2000 can contain asbestos. Have them tested before sanding or removing.
- Ask about preparation, protection of floors and furniture, and cleaning up.
- Look at finished work in good light: a good skim is flat and smooth.
- Drying times: ask how long before you can paint.
What affects the cost?
Prices vary from job to job. The main factors are:
- Area of walls and ceilings
- Whether old plaster needs hacking off
- Ceiling work and access (high ceilings, stairwells)
- Internal plastering or external render
- Making good around sockets, coving and fittings
Every job is different, so the only reliable way to know the price for your home is to get at least three written, itemised quotes for the same scope of work and compare them like for like.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
