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The plasterer's time. Ask whether surface preparation, mixing, clean-up and additional labour are included.
LONDON PLASTERER PRICING GUIDE
Plasterer Day Rate in London: How Much Does It Cost?
OUR LONDON PLASTERER DAY RATE£250 – £350 per day
Our own advertised rate — ask us what is included for your job.
At Plastering Service London, our plasterer day rate is £250 – £350 per day. The rate depends on the type of plastering work, preparation, access and the condition of your walls or ceilings. We confirm what is included before work begins.
Materials, additional workers and VAT (if applicable) should be confirmed in your quotation; the £250 – £350 range is a daily rate, not a guaranteed total job price.
QUICK PRICE ANSWER
What is the daily rate for a plasterer in London?
Plastering Service London charges £250 – £350 per day for plastering work in London. Your rate within this range depends on the surfaces, preparation, access and work required. Ask us to confirm materials, extra labour and any applicable VAT in your written quotation.
HOW TO BUDGET YOUR JOB
Get a quote for your actual job →Start with the job, not just the day rate
A day rate tells you what labour may cost, but it does not tell you how much it costs to finish your walls. A prepared bedroom needing a skim is different from a room with blown plaster, damaged corners or ceilings that need boarding.
For a fair comparison, ask each plasterer for the same scope: surfaces, preparation, materials, number of workers, estimated days, clean-up and any applicable VAT.
Figures reflect the linked publishers’ price guides. They are published estimates, not a representative survey conducted by Plastering Service London. See linked sources below.
What does a day rate include?
Materials and consumables
Finish plaster, bonding, beads, primer, mesh and protection may be additional. Confirm quantities and responsibility.
Other possible costs
Parking, waste removal, difficult access, travel, specialist equipment and VAT (where applicable) can change the total.
PLAN YOUR BUDGET
Plasterer day-rate calculator
Use our £250 – £350 daily-rate range to plan your budget. Adjust the rate, number of days and any additional costs; the result is an estimate, not a final quotation.
Estimated total£700£600 labour + £100 extras
The calculator uses a single daily labour charge. Confirm whether materials, additional workers and VAT apply to your project. Final costs depend on the agreed scope and time required.
REALISTIC BUDGETING SCENARIOS
Worked examples: what might two or three days cost?
These are arithmetic examples, not actual customer invoices, Plastering Service London prices or promises about job duration.
Small making-good job
1 day × £300 labour = £300. Add £50 materials: £350 before any VAT.
Even small repairs can have a minimum charge or require more than one visit.
Two-day room project
2 days × £300 labour = £600. Add £100 materials: £700 before any VAT.
Actual duration depends on surface condition, ceiling work and preparation.
Three-day renovation work
3 days × £350 labour = £1,050. Add £200 extras: £1,250 before any VAT.
Confirm whether one plasterer or a team will attend.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT QUOTE
Day rate vs fixed price: which is better?
Day rate: useful when the scope is uncertain
May suit scattered repairs, exploratory making-good and work where hidden damage prevents accurate measurements. Agree an estimated number of days, daily hours and how extra days are approved.
Fixed quote: usually clearer for a defined room
For a measured bedroom, ceiling or whole-room skim, a written total is often easier to compare. Check exactly what preparation, materials and clean-up the figure includes.
Before accepting a plastering quote, ask:
- Is the price for one plasterer, a plasterer and labourer, or a team?
- How many working days are estimated, and what hours count as a day?
- Are protection, preparation, plaster, beads and waste removal included?
- Is VAT included, excluded or not charged?
- What happens if the existing plaster is loose or damp?
- How will any extra work be approved and priced?
For wider room and per-square-metre estimates, use our London plastering cost guide or plastering cost calculator.
OUR WORK IN LONDON
Real plastering projects by Plastering Service London
These photographs are from our project gallery, showing different sizes and types of plastering work. They help illustrate why the condition of the surfaces, preparation and scope matter when comparing day rates. Project prices and working times are not published here because they have not been verified for these examples.
GREENFORD
Flat wall and ceiling skimming
Skimmed wall and ceiling surfaces in a flat. The number of rooms and surface preparation both affect how a project should be quoted.
EALING
Bedroom skimming
A bedroom skimming example. When comparing prices, check whether repairs, protection, materials and finishing are included.
ACTON
Three-bedroom house skimming
A larger property project from our gallery. For multiple rooms, a clearly defined whole-job quotation may be easier to compare than a day rate alone.
Want a price for similar work? Send us your postcode, room details and photos. We can discuss the work required and provide a project-specific quotation.
See more completed projectsQuestions to ask before agreeing a day rate
- Is the rate labour-only or inclusive of materials?
- Is it for one plasterer or a plasterer and labourer?
- How many days are estimated, and what happens if the job runs over?
- Are surface repairs, protection, waste, travel, parking and VAT included?
- Can you provide a written fixed-price alternative for a defined scope?
For a reliable total, request a written quote based on photographs, measurements and the condition of the surfaces.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Plasterer day-rate FAQs
How much does a plasterer charge per day in London?
Plastering Service London charges £250 – £350 per day. The exact rate depends on the work, surface condition, preparation and access. We confirm materials, extra labour and any applicable VAT when preparing your quotation.
Is a plasterer's day rate labour only?
Not always. Some quotes are labour only, while others include plaster and preparation. Ask for an itemised written breakdown.
Is it cheaper to pay by the day or by the room?
There is no universal cheapest method. A fixed quote often makes costs more predictable for a clearly defined room; a day rate can be practical for uncertain repairs.
How much would two days of plastering cost?
At an illustrative £300 per day, two days of labour cost £600. Materials, extra workers, parking, waste and any applicable VAT may increase the total.
How many square metres can a plasterer skim in one day?
It depends on preparation, walls versus ceilings, access, corners, drying and the team. Avoid relying on one productivity figure without a site assessment.
Do plasterers charge VAT?
A VAT-registered business may need to charge VAT at the applicable rate. Check the written quote rather than assuming VAT is included.
Can I get a fixed quote instead of a day rate?
Yes. Send photographs, measurements and your postcode so the scope can be discussed and a project-specific quotation prepared.
PRACTICAL PRICING ADVICE
How we approach a plastering quotation
When you contact Plastering Service London, tell us your postcode, which rooms or ceilings need attention, and whether the surfaces are already sound. Photos help us understand the likely preparation. We can then discuss the work and provide a quotation appropriate to its scope rather than applying a generic day rate to every property.
Describe the surfaces
Skimming sound plaster, repairing cracks and replastering damaged backgrounds are different jobs. The condition matters as much as the room size.
Confirm the full scope
Check protection, preparation, beads, materials, access, clean-up and how many people will attend. Ask what is excluded.
Compare the finished-job price
For a clearly defined room, a written fixed quotation is often easier to compare than multiplying a daily rate by an uncertain number of days.
These are practical quotation principles, not a claim that every job can be priced remotely or completed within a set number of days.
TRANSPARENT SOURCING
Further reading about plastering costs
We compared publicly available price guides. Their figures differ because some cover labour only, some include different trade experience levels, and some represent broad regional allowances. None establishes a single verified London-wide average.
- MyJobQuote — plastering labour costs and regional day rates
- Tradapt — UK plasterer day rates and regional comparisons
- Pricing Penguin — plasterer day-rate guide
Pricing information should be checked periodically; this guide is for budgeting and is not a binding quotation.
Want a price for your actual plastering job?
Tell us your London postcode, the rooms involved and whether you need skimming, repairs or replastering. Photos help us understand the scope. We can discuss a suitable quotation rather than guessing from a day rate.