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Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Our company, based in Reading, specialises in the Extension, loft conversions, Refurbishment, Gar...
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L&w plastering services

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L&w plastering services Fully qualified, cis registered we off free quotation and carry out all our tasks to the highest...
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LukasPainting

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Hardworking and friendly person, my person will make your interior refreshed and pleasant. I work with accuracy so that th...
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Paint & Decor Cardiff

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We are family company, with over 20 years of experience in painting and decorating. We offer: Painting Decorating Wal...
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Plastering internal ceiling & walls Artex removal & re-skim Dot & dab plaster-boarding External rendering K-Re...
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Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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08 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN4

Enquiry from: Keith L

Start Date: Immediate

We have a room that had a raised section of floor. I am in the process of removing this but the plaster work will need patching afterwards. Thanks, Keith.

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05 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Swindon - SN6

Enquiry from: Paul S

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moved into flat and want artex removed from all ceilings. 2 x bedrooms, hallway. small bathroom and kitchen around 50m2 floor plan are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: resi...

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05 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN4

Enquiry from: Pauline T

Start Date: Immediate

a while age I had an invisible water leak, well they never found it and cut a whole in the kitchen ceiling, to locate it aprox 18" x 10" I have left it open to make sure there was no leak, now I need ...

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03 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN6

Enquiry from: Jon M

Start Date: Immediate

good evening, i have had the rear dormer of my house extended and looking for a plaster skim of the extension for both the wall and ceiling (4x6m room). probably easier to reply over email or leave a ...

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17 Dec

Ceiling | Artexing

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Geoffrey N

Start Date: Immediate

have had awater leak which has lifted the artex. it's only a small area and needs repairing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ...

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23 Sep

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN4

Enquiry from: Stephanie B

Start Date: Immediate

Put up new kitchen ceiling and skim

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25 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN3

Enquiry from: Carlos B

Start Date: Immediate

we are planning to do get coving with lights in our living room. we want to do smart lights so we will get them but we need help with the installation. the room is approx. 4.6 m x 3.7 m with some extr...

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10 Feb

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Paul M

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my landing ceiling is being removed and i need it to be replaced. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 ceilings what ...

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28 Dec

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN25

Enquiry from: Elly V

Start Date: Immediate

Commercial suspended ceiling installed - ***ft We are not looking for tiles.

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09 Sep

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Joanna N

Start Date: Immediate

i need to plasterboard one ceiling. dimensions of the room 4.1x3.2m how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 ceilings are you the property owner: relative of owner what l...

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22 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN1

Enquiry from: Sophie P

Start Date: Immediate

we already have purchased plaster coving just require this to be fitted in our lounge. 3/3.5m we have put up coving on 1 wall only are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terr...

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19 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN1

Enquiry from: Paul T

Start Date: Immediate

fit plaster coving to a room approx 3.5 * 3m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace are you looking for interior decorating: no how many rooms are you looking to hav...

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21 May

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Dylan R

Start Date: Immediate

three rooms which need ceiling skimming are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms are you looking for interior...

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10 May

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN3

Enquiry from: NEIL B

Start Date: Immediate

quote for ceiling plaster-board and plaster. lounge/diner 18ft 9ins x 13ft 5ins narrowing *** 7ins (5.72m x 4.09m x 2.92m) are you the property owner: owner of the property how many different rooms a...

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13 Apr

Ceiling | Artexing

Swindon - SN25

Enquiry from: Lee S

Start Date: Immediate

need a match up if possible small area of ceiling if possible property type: residential are you the property owner: relative of owner what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you r...

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16 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN25

Enquiry from: Dariusz D

Start Date: Immediate

hi, the job involves skimming two walls 1. full wall - 3.25 x 2.1 m 2. second wall only partially - 3.25 x 1.4 m thank you in advance. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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11 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Derrick B

Start Date: Immediate

cove living room. 4×4×4×4 plus round a chimney breast property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior decorating: no please call to appo...

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11 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN25

Enquiry from: Bethan D

Start Date: Immediate

water damage to ceiling, possible replacement of affected plasterboard but more likely skimming of damaged area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many ...

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25 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Kumarathas N

Start Date: Immediate

two bedroom middle terrace house. two outside plastering on brick wall are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ roo...

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21 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN3

Enquiry from: Clare M

Start Date: Immediate

Living room plastering needed not ceiling

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How much do Plasterer services cost?

How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2025 can be very different depending on the type of work that you require to have performed in your house. 

A plaster is used to serve a number of purposes when applied on a solid surface. It seals rough brickwork or stonework, it provides a smooth surface for the application of paint, the smooth surface offers a clean and wipeable finish, it’s used to repair holes and cracks in existing plasterwork and lots more. With all these benefits, it’s little surprise more and more home and property owners are looking to have their properties plastered. If you’re also considering taking on this task, then you’d probably want to know exactly how much it’ll cost to get this project over the line. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into wall plastering costs to help you make the best informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

As you may have expected, the cost of charged by plasterers is dependent on a number of factors. These factors include the dimension of the room, accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size or reputation of the company. Several plasterer professionals charge a daily rate or a average room size. They know the approximate area that they can cover in a day and charge accordingly. Typically, plastering walls from scratch for small rooms will cost within the range of £600 to £700 with a duration of 2 to 3 days, while mid-sized room should cost in between £650 to £1000 with a completion time from 2 to 4 days. Lastly, for a large room, you can expect to incur about of £1000 to £1500 and can be completed within 4 days.

The table shows the kinds of job that Plasterers usually do and the regular price series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by task.

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£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2025
Plastering in Swindon £563-£863
Artexing in Swindon £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Swindon £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Swindon £525-£805
Artex Removal in Swindon £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

does artex contain asbestos?

The fact is several buildings contain artex as well as other textured coating on walls and ceilings which are all likely to contain asbestos. However, artex itself is not the main threat here but the potentially deadly harmful fibres that’s contained in it. In this post, we’re going to look at whether or not artex truly contains the deadly abestos.

 

The short and simply answer to this question is yes, artex can definitely contain asbestos, however not all artex will contain asbestos. The main reason asbestos was a popular construction material is because it was not only cheap and strong but also because it was very durable and long lasting. It was used in numerous construction materials ( which includes artex ) before it was finally banned in the year 1999. unfortunately during the time when artex was very popular in the 60’s, 70’s as well as 80’s, asbestos was still very much in use during the period. And as a result, a lot of the artex incorporated during that period will contain the deadly asbestos fibres. However, this does not only apply to artex, but also other textured coatings containing asbestos were incorporated in construction until 1999 when asbestos was formerly banned in the UK. These asbestos containing materials are often used on walls as well as ceilings of residential properties.

 

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to know an asbestos containing artex just by looking at it. In order to determine whether or not an artex contains the deadly asbestos fibres, it’ll have to be sampled and tested in a laboratory. What’s more? While several artex contains asbestos, asbestos free artex was available from the 1970s. However, since it’s impossible to determine using the naked eye, all artex installed before the ban will be assumed to contain asbestos.

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How Much Do Plasterer’s Charge?

If you’re look to plaster your walls, one of the first things that’ll come to mind is the cost to complete the project so you can set a budget and start planning as soon as possible. However, the amount charged by plasterer, just like other tradesmen, is based on a number of factors. These factors include how urgent the project is, how long it’ll take as well as what materials are needed. Some of the other influencing factors of plastering jobs include the accessibility of the location, the size of the wall to be plastered and also the current condition of the old plaster. Therefore, you can expect a plaster work of multiple rooms with deteriorating old plaster to be more expensive than a simple refresh of a single wall in a relatively good condition.

It’s likely you’d also get the average cost per room reduce when you require the plastering of several rooms. As a result, to get a final price for your plastering work, you’ll have to call in a qualified and experienced tradesman who’ll consider all the unique requirements of your project and provide a suitable quote.

✓ Medium sized room plastering. A medium sized room would be a room that’s roughly between 3.5m by 5m or one that can comfortable accommodate up to 8 individuals. This will cost within the range of £520 to £870.

✓ Small sized room plastering. Small room such as small kitchens, box bedrooms, utility rooms and the likes will require less plaster but more intricacy with the plasterer having to work in tight spaces. This will cost within the range of £215 to £370.

is artex dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is, it depends. Artex surface coating was manufactured with white abestos ( until the mid 1980’s ) in order to strengthen as well as harden it. In other words, this implies that all the ceilings and walls coverings made by Artex Ltd and other manufactures at the time are highly likely to contain asbestos. Although Artex Ltd stopped using asbestos as early as the mid 1980’s, there were still other manufacturers who continued using it until 1999 when the laws and regulations covering the use of asbestos changed in the year 2000.

 

Asbestos, however, is only harmful when disturbed and releases its deadly fibres. For instance, when it’s being sanded and removed as it usually poses no risks when left undisturbed. Since it’s not possible to identify Artex containing asbestos fibres with the naked eye, it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a qualified person or company to help determine if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls especially if your house was constructed before the year 2000. The professionals will be able to advise you on the best course of action as well as if it’s dangerous.

 

To be sure if your Artex contains asbestos, you’ll need to have the artex sampled by an asbestos surveyor. If you’re planning to have a construction or maintenance work done on your property, and the artex is likely to be in the way or disturbed, there’s a need for you to have a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey done. This will ensure that all the areas that’ll be disturbed by the work is properly tested to determine the presence or otherwise of asbestos. If found, the artex will have to be addressed and either removed or protected before any work can take place.

 

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Also referred to as drywall, plasterboard is a panel that features an inner layer of gypsum and spread between facer as well as backer paper. It is mostly incorporated in the construction of both interior walls and ceilings. Plasterboard can be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant. Due to these reasons and also the fact that it’s very easy to install and very affordable, plasterboard is a very popular choice when it comes to interior walls and ceilings.

One of the major issues that most homeowners face when fitting plasterboard is the thickness required to make the project a long lasting one. But not to worry, we got you covered! If you’re about to install plasterboard for your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In general, the standard plasterboard sheet size is 120 cm in width and within the range of 180 cm to 360 cm in height. These sizes are designed to provide the much needed support to the standard stud spacing which is 160 cm. Depending on the manufacturer, plasterboard can be in four different widths.

Now talking about the thickness, there are two standard thicknesses of plasterboard - 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm. The sizes of plasterboard for ceilings are 9.5 mm or 10 mm. Most individuals tend to assume that the thicker the plasterboard the better, but this is absolutely false. A thicker plasterboard will only stick harder to the ceiling which will make it hard to seal joints if required.

Plasterboards are a great noise insulators which can also reduce disturbances from other activities. As a result, for walls, size of plasterboards that’s considered appropriate for walls is 12.5 mm or 13 mm.

How to artex a ceiling?

Artexing a ceiling can be a tricky job, but whether you’re considering hiring a professional or DIY, it’s helpful to know how it’s done.

Artex is available either in a paste or powder form. The paste is ideal if you’re making small repairs or additions to an existing ceiling. But, if you have a whole ceiling to cover, the powder is more cost effective. When you’re ready to get started, you’ll need to mix the powder up with cold water according to the instructions.

It’s possible to artex over plaster, plasterboard or paint. If you have a plasterboard surface, you should tape and fill any joints or cracks before you begin. Plaster and plasterboard both require a coat of sealant or primer first. You can usually artex straight over paint, but any gloss paint should be sanded down, and any dark paints covered with a layer of white.

Artexing can get quite messy, so make sure you empty the room you’re working in as much as possible, lay down sheets and wear protective clothing and glasses. You might want to practice on a piece of board before you start on the ceiling.

Start by using a brush or roller to cover a 500 square cm area with a generous layer of artex. Then use a brush, comb or roller to create your chosen texture. Every time you do a new section of ceiling, try to blend it with the other sections you’ve done. Don’t be tempted to cover the whole ceiling before you start adding texture – the artex will dry too quickly for you to do it all in time.

Artex usually needs 12-24 hours in a well-ventilated space to dry completely.

how to get artex off a ceiling?

Artex is a water based surface coating which is used to decorate both ceilings and walls with a textured finish. Back in the 1970’s, artex happens to be very popular when the swirling or spiky effects it creates  were considered to be the best of fashion when it comes to interior designs. However, in today’s world, an artex ceiling is not only considered outdated but also a pain to clean and repair.

 

If you have an artex ceiling in your residential property and looking for a way to get it off, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to show you how its done without much stress.

 

To get started you’d need to get the following tools and material which includes: safety goggles, dust mask and rubber gloves, plastic sheeting, canvas drop cloth ( carpet) or rosin paper (hard floor) and step ladder

 

 

Prepare the room. Start this by moving all furniture out of the room or stack the furniture at the centre of the room and cover using plastic sheets. Once done, cover all non-removable items with plastic sheets and lay down a canvas drop cloth for carpet floors and rosin paper for hard floors

  • Put on your safety gear
  • Use a utility knife or joint knife to slowly chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
  • Mix joint compound in a bucket as per the instructions on the package
  • Skim the surface with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth it out using a taping knife, then leave to dry overnight before you proceed
  • Lightly sand the surface smooth with the help of a 220-grit sanding block
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface clean prior to painting.
How to paint an artex ceiling?

It’s possible to paint your artex ceiling if you want to smarten it up or make it a different colour.

If it’s never been painted before, you’ll need to paint it with a PVA-based solution or water-thinned paint layer to start with. You may want to scrape or sand off any loose or peeling patches beforehand, but only do this if you’re sure that the artex doesn’t contain any asbestos.

Once you’ve done this, follow with two coats of your paint of choice – ideally an emulsion. If your artex ceiling has been painted before then you can paint directly without priming. However, if you’re painting over a particularly bold colour with a lighter one, you might want apply a layer of white paint first.

how much does plastering cost?

How Much Does Plastering Cost?

If your existing interior or exterior plaster is starting to show signs of needing to be refreshed or the painting never seems to last, then it’s probably time to have your plaster renewed to breathe in a new lease of life to your decorating efforts.

So if you’re giving wall plastering a thought, there’s a need to have a rough estimate of the cost a professional is likely to charge so you can set a budget and start planning. However a direct answer can not be provided for this question as there are so many factors that a professional will put into considering before coming up with a quote that’s unique to your specific requirements.

A lot of plasterers will come up with a quote for the job using the number of square metres of wall space that’s going to be covered. This is due to the number of plasterboards as well as the other materials that the plasterer will need to purchase, how long the work will take and also the labour that’ll be involved in completing the project.

Another popular influencing factor that several plasterers use is the size of the room to be plastered. This is the main reason why you’re more likely to find the prices in small, medium as well as large rooms. Therefore, in order to have a more accurate estimate of the cost of your plastering project, you’d have to call in a qualified professional to have a look at the job at hand. Generally, to re-plaster a small room will cost within the range of £350 to £550, a medium room will cost within the range of £400 to £600 and a large room, between £550 to £700.

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