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UK Plasterer's Guide to Quoting Skimming and Rendering

How UK plasterers quote re-skimming, new plaster, and external rendering. Covers pricing per m² and day rates.

9 February 20266 min read
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Plastering is in high demand across the UK. Here's how to quote it profitably.

Re-Skimming (Over Existing)

Per Room Pricing

  • Small bedroom: £250-400
  • Large bedroom: £350-500
  • Living room: £400-600
  • Kitchen: £300-450

Per m² Pricing

  • Walls: £12-18/m²
  • Ceilings: £15-22/m²

New Plaster (Dot and Dab)

Per m² Pricing

  • Plasterboard + skim: £25-35/m²
  • Bonding + skim: £30-40/m²

External Rendering

Cement Render

  • Sand/cement: £40-55/m²
  • Monocouche: £50-70/m²
  • Silicone render: £60-85/m²

K-Rend/Weber

  • Standard colours: £55-75/m²
  • Premium colours: £65-90/m²

Day Rates

  • Plasterer: £180-280/day
  • Plasterer + labourer: £280-400/day

Quote Inclusions

  • All materials
  • Preparation (PVA, beading)
  • Clean-up
  • Excludes: Painting, scaffolding

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