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Seeking plasterers in Leicester? Our plastering businesses in Leicester are able to give you the very best quotes for having plastering completed in your house.

Plastering a wall or ceiling is an extremely effective way of modifying the look to ensure a smooth and attractive finish. Once the plaster has dried out, the wall can be painted, wallpapered or tiled easily.

One of the important benefits to plastering walls is the simplicity of decoration subsequently. Frequently after taking away older wallpaper, the surface beneath can be rough and lumpy. Simply painting or wallpapering over this can have a bad visual result.

We can give you up to 4 plastering companies close to you, who will give quotes for the work you wish carried out. You'll get a property visit from experts in Leicester who'll complete the plastering for a very good price.

Plastering in your home usually takes several hours to a few days. It will all depend on how large and how many rooms you are planning to plaster. Have a very smooth finish to your internal walls with reputable plasterers to get the best costs today.

Average Plastering cost in Leicester

The regular cost of Plastering is £750. Costs fluctuate based on the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £862.5. The material costs are typically about £187.5

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Prices based on actual Plastering costs for Leicester, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Plastering installation cost in Leicester 2025

Labour cost £525
Material cost £188
Waste removal £38
Time frame: 1-3 days

Plastering searches in April 2025

Plastering Projects in Leicester in March 2025

11,894

Requests for quotations in Leicester in March 2025

70

Requests for Plastering quotations in Leicester in March 2025. -59% change from February 2025.

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Requests for Plastering quotations in Leicestershire in March 2025. 38% change from February 2025.

We noted 11,894 requests for property quotations within Leicester. Of these quotation requests the number of plastering quotations within Leicester was 70. Quotatis would have been able to match these customers with as many as four suitable contractors who were available for work within Leicester at that time. Request a free house survey from trustworthy companies in Leicester.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Plastering searches in cities and towns near Leicester March 2025

70

Requests for quotations in Leicester in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Wigston in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Melton Mowbray in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Coalville in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Hinckley in March 2025

Leicester

Leicester has the tenth largest populace in Britain, in the East Midlands and lying around the River Soar. The city holds lots of its Roman history, such as pavements, baths and a military outpost. With 40% of the population made up from immigration, there was call for extra properties, leading to plenty of present day projects.

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Similar Customer Enquiries for Plastering in Leicester

15 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE7

Enquiry from: Matthew C

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of artex ceiling in lounge and hallway

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30 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Elizabeth B

Start Date: Immediate

coving in one living room and corridor are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for i...

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31 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Daniel C

Start Date: Immediate

We have recently had damp proofing done in our lounge(rising damp). We have 3 walls that need re-plastering up to 1.5 meters (approx).

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24 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE3

Enquiry from: John M

Start Date: Immediate

Board and skim large lounge ceiling and skim bathroom walls

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11 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Barry G

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71 chapel street barwell *** gable end wall wants pebble dashing old semi house got sand are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking ...

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08 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Heather W

Start Date: Immediate

small patch on bathroom wall and outside corner of wall are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you lookin...

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07 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Georgina E

Start Date: Immediate

Large house needs totally skimming - some areas boarded and skimmed incl downstairs ceilings.

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18 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Al C

Start Date: Immediate

Fireplace plaster board replacement/repair

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01 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE1

Enquiry from: Zara B

Start Date: Immediate

room of 4m/ 5m needs coving fitting . i have the materials needs a quote for fitting only . are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to hav...

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07 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Ashifa B

Start Date: Immediate

full shop inside to have coving fitted are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking for inte...

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12 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Ian W

Start Date: Immediate

A small section of the kitchen ceiling has collapsed due to water damage from a leak under the bath directly above and I need this repaired.

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05 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Courtney B

Start Date: Immediate

damp proof course 3 bed semi 1934 build. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are you looking for i...

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07 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE7

Enquiry from: Urmila O

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster boarding Plastering Skimming New build house

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20 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Craig G

Start Date: Immediate

Kitchen extension, fresh plasterboard.

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22 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Tom P

Start Date: Immediate

first floor render repair. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking for interior decorating: no how many rooms are you looking to have plastered:...

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12 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Mike W

Start Date: Immediate

4 x 3 m ceiling plaster over artex are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior...

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14 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE9

Enquiry from: Linda W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer has a plastering & ceilings project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for plastering. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a plasterer.confirmed in...

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12 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE5

Enquiry from: Narinder K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

mr requested quotes for plastering from a plasterer around leicester. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is w...

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22 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE8

Enquiry from: Eileen C

Start Date: Immediate

extended kitchen coving basic style . aprox 8 x 3 metre lengths in total are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 ...

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21 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Leicester - LE2

Enquiry from: Keith C

Start Date: Immediate

we have two rooms that have been knocked into one through lounge. both rooms measure approx 3.7 m x 3.4 m. both rooms have 6 internal corners and 2 external corners. we are looking for a plain coving ...

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FAQs

can you plaster over artex?

Can You Plaster Over Artex?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can plaster over Artex. However, you must also note that plastering over Artex may not be the best choice as Artex is porous and as such, you’d have to detach the stripping so as to get a smooth and even coating. In the event whereby your ceilings or walls have Artex on them, you’ll have to smooth the Artex in order to obtain a plaster of solid coat.

✓ Preparing Artex for plastering. First and foremost, you’ll have to detach any bumps before you can plaster over the Artex. Do note that you don’t have to completely remove the Artex, all that’s needed is just enough to get a coat of plaster. Make use of a scraper to get rid of the bumps on various Artex designs like swirl and bark. Once you’re through getting rid of as much bumps as possible, there’s the need to seal the Artex due to the fact that it can absorb the moisture out of the plaster which will cut the time to get a good finish to little or nothing. You can use a PVA and water mix to do the job!

✓ The PVA mix. This is done to seal off the porous Artex in order to stop it from absorbing moisture from your plaster which can make it start to crack and crumble. To do this, simply mix half PVA and half water, then use a brush to paint the mixture over the plastering area. Once done, you can give the plastering surface about two to three coats and wait for the solution to dry off within a hour or two.

Plastering over Artex is not as hard as it seems, but if you lack the confidence to complete the task, simply contact a professional for help.

how much do plasterers charge?

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.

how to plaster a ceiling?

How To Plaster A Ceiling

Generally, plastering is a very tricky and time consuming job which usually require lots of efforts and practice to get right - with that in mind it gets even a lot trickier when it comes to ceiling plastering.

However, when you’re able to acquire the right know-how as well as tools, ceiling plastering can be completed by any confident DIYer enthusiast without the need to call in a professional. However, if you lack the needed confidence to pull off this task, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a trustworthy professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the ceiling plastering process.

You’ll need the following materials to get started: plaster, mixing bucket and paddle, plasterer’s float, plasterer’s towel, bucket trowel, protective gear, bucket of clean water and wide brush.

✓ Prepare the area. When it comes to plastering a ceiling it’s almost unavoidable to leave a mess around and no matter how you do it, your plaster will drop on the floor. Therefore you have put drop sheets on the floor, cover the furniture and put thing you don’t want to get dirty out of the way.

✓ Prepare the ceiling to be plastered. Sand down the uneven patches on the ceiling. Once done, wash the ceiling with a sponge and warm soapy water while also removing all cobwebs as well. Leave the surface to dry once completed.

✓ Mix the plaster or buy a premix plaster. To mix the plaster, simply use equal parts of plaster and water for mixing the plaster,

✓ Plaster the ceiling. Apply a little quantity of plaster to the edge of your trowel and try to spread it in rows to do the job without much hassle. Ensure that the thickness of the coat is thin and even throughout the application. The rough edge of the trowel should be used for the spreading as it’ll help you create scrapes or scratches in the plaster.

✓ Sand the surface

how to plaster a wall?

How To Plaster A Wall

In order to plaster your wall successfully, you’ll firstly need to get the appropriate tools and materials for the job in place. The tools you’ll need to have includes a trowel and bucket trowel, plasterer’s float, corner trowel, hawk board, two buckets, mixing stick or a paddle, adequate plaster, PVA , dust sheets, clean water, sandpaper, stilts or step ladder as well as a dust mask.

✓ Prepare the wall. You’d have to make sure that you lay down a dust sheet so as to protect your floor and also gather any possible spillage or debris of plaster, before you start working on the walls. Get rid of all the dirt, dust and debris as this is very important for the success of your project if you’re going to be plastering on a worn out and old wall. Also, cover the holes and cracks in the walls with a screen tape

✓ Apply PVA to the wall. This will help ensure the layer you’re using will not dry out at the same time.

✓ Mix the paster. Mix the plaster according to the instructions given in the manufacturer’s manual.

✓ Apply the plaster onto the wall. Upon cleaning of the walls and successful mixture of the plaster, the next step is to apply the mixture to the wall using the hawk board, trowels and a floating tool.

✓ Skim and smooth. After the the first coat has dried after waiting for about 30 minutes, the next step will be to wipe out the bumps and lumps using a trowel to smooth over the surface. Once this is done you can then scrape the wall with a devilling float.

✓ Apply the second coat of plaster

✓ Apply the finishing touches. This includes polishing your work by adding some water to the surface with a spray gun and using the trowel to further smoothen out the surface.

✓ Painting and wallpapering.

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