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Plastering is very popular in British homes due to the fact it's a fast and effective way to restore walls so they're ideal for wallpaper, tiling or painting. It's this ease of decoration afterwards which makes plastering a necessity.

How many times have you ever taken off wallpaper to find the walls beneath are bumpy or there is damage that requires restoring. Plastering can take only a few hours and when it has dried out you can start decorating.

If you would like your property replastered then use our totally free online service and get as many as 4 prices to compare and contrast within Reading.

Average Plastering cost in Reading

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 Reading, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Plastering installation cost in Reading 2025

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

Plastering searches in January 2025

Plastering Projects in Reading in December 2024

6,263

Requests for quotations in Reading in December 2024

40

Requests for Plastering quotations in Reading in December 2024. -20% change from November 2024.

280

Requests for Plastering quotations in Berkshire in December 2024. 56% change from November 2024.

We noted 6,263 requests for property or home quotations in Reading. Of these quotation requests the amount of plastering quotations within Reading was 40. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with up to four suitable contractors who were available for work within Reading during that time. Request a free home survey from reliable companies within Reading.

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

Plastering searches in cities and towns near Reading December 2024

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Requests for quotations in Basingstoke in December 2024

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Requests for quotations in Hungerford in December 2024

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Requests for quotations in Bracknell in December 2024

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Reading

The Berkshire town of Reading carries a populace of more than 145,000 and is also the most significant part of the Reading/Wokingham urban area. The town is known as a key industrial centre and hosts a number of British companies, in addition to being a leading retail region. With the town's modern character it's very important to keep your household up-to-date to maintain property value, so work with trustworthy contractors in Reading for your upcoming project.

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Plastering pros in Reading

andrea Plastering

1 review(s)
Based: in Luton, LU2 9BU

I am a professional plasterer with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of plastering work. Skimming, float and set, rendering,pebble dash, plasterboarding the walls and ceilings,removing chimneys and load bearing walls,tiling,painting and de...

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Ian S., HP3
5

Interior work | Plastering in Hemel Hempstead

Accent was slightly difficult on phone but he turned up when he said he would and did the job with no mess.

Similar Customer Enquiries for Plastering in Reading

06 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Martin W

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the reading area made an enquiry a couple of projects including plastering.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the propert...

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30 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Rachid F

Start Date: Immediate

Living room including ceiling to be plastered

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07 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Reading, Thatcham - RG19

Enquiry from: Evie R

Start Date: Immediate

Whole kitchen, internal archway and all downstairs ceilings akimmed and beam boxwork repaired

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05 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG8

Enquiry from: Hugh R

Start Date: Immediate

Dear Sirs, The Artex ceiling in our master bedroom was damaged in December by leakage from the cold water tank in the loft above. Our home insurer, AXA, has had the ceiling tested by Aspect Contracto...

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28 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Max J

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I just had the pitched roof over my bathroom replaced. I want to replace the ceiling too. The ceiling is 340x180 with a large velux. The rock wool insulation looks ok, but I am thinking of repl...

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24 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Max S

Start Date: Immediate

One large wall 20+m2 Around 2 cantilever staircases. In grey venitian plaster.

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20 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading, Thatcham - RG19

Enquiry from: Melanie P

Start Date: Immediate

hello, we would like some coving installed in our lounge area (6.4 x 3.5m) and would like to know how much this would be? many thanks, are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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16 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Will S

Start Date: Immediate

shower room plastering. had 3 plasterers all suddenly disappear, not quote correctly, change their availability. we need the plastering completing by next week ideally, ie over the next 7 days to fit ...

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03 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Sef M

Start Date: Immediate

Rising damp possibly needs damp proofing

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18 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Emil J

Start Date: Immediate

customer in reading area has requested that we arrange quotes for their plastering project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a plasterer directly.please call to discuss...

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18 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Mali P

Start Date: Immediate

Lime rendering quote for q semi detached house

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14 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Bernadette R

Start Date: Immediate

external render repairs of cracks 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 d...

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31 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: David H

Start Date: Immediate

Full plaster,lining,rende

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22 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Tyrone P

Start Date: Immediate

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some external render requires repairing. probably easier to come round to quote or i can send some photos are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking...

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19 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: Yogita A

Start Date: Immediate

Venetian plaster in living room wall . 3.94 m width and height 2.4 m , please provide the quote

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01 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Fiona M

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, we are looking to speak to someone about external rendering. We have half brick and half tile cladding so would like to discuss our options with an expert. We also would eventually like to smoo...

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28 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Reading, Thatcham - RG19

Enquiry from: Andy A

Start Date: Immediate

entire house to be coved, 5 bedrooms, lounge, study, kitchen and garden room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered...

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24 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG31

Enquiry from: Richard K

Start Date: Immediate

minor re-plastering of damp-damaged kitchen walls please. property is tenanted (i am the landlord and live in australia on +614688xxxx9) are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property t...

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24 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG1

Enquiry from: Ian R

Start Date: Immediate

A suitably qualified contractor specialising in the removal of Artex that may contain asbestos from a domestic bathroom ceiling

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11 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Jonathan R

Start Date: Immediate

patch up peddle dash rendering needed around where an a porch has been removed. are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking for interior decorating: no property type: semi detach...

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FAQs

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.

what is plaster made of?

What Is Plaster Made Of?

Plaster is one of the most commonly used materials when it comes to building construction. It’s a crucial component that’s incorporated in coating walls, ceilings as well as partitions and it hardens on drying. Plastering is one of the most ancient building materials which has taken over mud to plaster reed or sapling huts so as to serve as a protection against the elements. Here, we’re going to take a look at the multiple compositions of plaster. These components are very important due to the fact that they form a protective coating on whatever they are used on. They work to protect surfaces such as ceiling and underlying walls from scratches or any form of damage.

Plaster comprises a few materials which includes gypsum, lime or cement and all operates in a similar way. Gypsum is made of calcium sulfate dihydrate and it’s the main component of main forms of plaster, sidewalk chalk, blackboard, drywall and more. Meanwhile, lime plaster is made up of sand, water and lime ( mostly non hydraulic hydrated lime). And lastly, cement which is a mix of suitable plaster, portland cement, sand as well as water.

The plaster is usually produced as a dry powder which is mixed thoroughly with water to create a stiff but also a paste that’s workable immediately before it’s applied to the wall or ceiling.

It’s quite easy to confuse a drywall with a plaster but there are some differences. Not only is plaster a much older style of wall construction than dry wall, but it’s also a lot more expensive than installing a drywall. Plaster walls are also able to provide you with a more durable finish when compared to a drywall and it makes for a better quality finish.

how much to plaster a room?

How Much To Plaster A Room?

Generally, the standard of plastering in older houses leaves a lot to be desired. Having settled for so many years, there is a lot of tendency that anything brittle will break or crumble with the movement. And this is exactly where plasters fall.

Plaster provides a wide range of functions in your home and as a result, has grown to become very popular amongst several homeowners. So if you want to plaster a room, you might just wish to estimate the cost so you can set a budget and start to plan. However, there’s no short and simple answer to this as the cost of plastering is based on a number of factors. These factors include the dimensions of the room, the accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size of the company.

So if you want to paster your room, you can either remove the old plaster or skim a 3mm plaster coat over the existing one. In respect to the two options, the prices will also vary. However, several plastering experts will charge either on the average room size or a daily rate. This is due to the fact that they know approximately the number of area they can cover in a day’s work. You can, however, request a quotation which specifies the costs per square metre in order to allow you compare with other contractors. In reality, several plastering professionals use either small, medium or large sized room as the yard stick for providing a quote.

Generally, for a small sized room, you’ll have to pay about £600 to £700, a medium sized will cost within the range of £650 to £1000, while a large sized room will cost between the range of £1000 to £1500.

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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