Surfaces
Which rooms, walls, ceilings, reveals and local areas are included?
COMPARE THE SCOPE · NOT JUST THE TOTAL
London Plastering Quote Checklist
Use this after you receive a quotation. It is designed to expose differences in scope, preparation and exclusions so two prices can be compared on the same basis.
Seven things a useful plastering quote should make clear
Preparation
What happens to loose plaster, cracks, coatings and previous repairs?
Method
Is the scope a local repair, finishing skim or wider replastering job?
Materials
Are materials included and is any specialist system identified where relevant?
Protection & access
Who clears the area, protects adjacent finishes and provides necessary access?
Waste & making good
Who removes debris and what happens around sockets, pipes, openings and edges?
Handover
What is the expected finish, drying guidance and boundary with decorating?
A lower total can describe less work
| Check | Quote A | Quote B |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms and surfaces | Write what is included | Write what is included |
| Preparation / repairs | Included or excluded? | Included or excluded? |
| Materials | Specified? | Specified? |
| Protection / access | Who provides it? | Who provides it? |
| Waste | Included? | Included? |
| Changes / hidden damage | How agreed? | How agreed? |
| Final total | £ | £ |
Best comparison rule: make the scopes equal before deciding which total is better value.
Short descriptions that need another question
“Plaster room”
Does that mean walls only? Is the ceiling included? What preparation is assumed?
“Make good”
Ask which damaged areas and what level of repair are included.
“Materials included”
Useful, but still clarify the proposed method where the background needs more than a straightforward skim.
Questions worth settling in writing
What happens if hidden damage is found?
Ask how additional work would be explained and agreed before it is carried out.
Is a price per m² enough?
No. It helps with budgeting, but the preparation, included surfaces, access and exclusions must also match.
Should I compare two or three quotations?
Comparable written quotations can be useful on larger jobs, but only if they describe substantially the same scope.
Does the plastering quote include decorating?
Do not assume it does. Ask where the plasterer's work ends and when the chosen finish can be decorated.
Use the right pricing resource before the checklist
The main price guide explains broad ranges. The skimming page handles skim-specific costs. The calculator turns measurements into an indicative range. This page is deliberately different: it helps you compare the written quotations you actually receive.
Send enough detail for a clear scope
Include your postcode, wide room photographs, close-ups of damage, the surfaces you want included and any relevant measurements.