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K&D joinery

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We’re just a small building firm with just 10 men We cover all areas from Glasgow. Edinburgh. Perth. Dundee Fife. Stirl...
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Carson Painting and Decor

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At Carson P & D we aim to provide a high quality of work at an affordable price. We cover most aspects of painting & decor...
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We are a small building maintenance company... Who believe in quality and delivering the customer exactly what they want...

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08 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

Kilmarnock - KA2

Enquiry from: John S

Start Date: Immediate

artexed ceiling damaged by electrician working in loft. cracked section of ceiling to be repaired/replaced and the existing artexing to be made good. should be covered on the contractors insurance. ar...

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29 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Troon - KA10

Enquiry from: Janette G

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

artex repair to my lounge celing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 ceilin...

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11 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: John G

Start Date: Immediate

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small area in hall needing repaired due to water ingress from roof. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room a...

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10 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Kilbirnie - KA25

Enquiry from: Stewart G

Start Date: Immediate

i have real plaster cornicing to put up in my dining room ceiling, which is 5m x 4.7m. looking for a price to install it. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how m...

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02 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Kyle W

Start Date: Immediate

suspended ceiling 92sq meters

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25 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Prestwick - KA9

Enquiry from: Margaret F

Start Date: Immediate

Artex removed from ceilings in 2 bedrooms and a small dining room.

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07 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Elaine A

Start Date: Immediate

plaster ceiling coving fitted on one 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 looking for interio...

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08 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Largs - KA30

Enquiry from: Kathie T

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chip off surface on garden wall and re-render

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20 Feb

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: James D

Start Date: Immediate

repair to water damaged bedroom plasterboard ceiling 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 level of serv...

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23 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Alison M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in kilmarnock areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for plastering.confirmed interest via sms and email at 23/01/2022 22:06.please call to arrange a...

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30 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Irvine - KA11

Enquiry from: Helen M

Start Date: Immediate

i need wall paper removed then walls plastered are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking ...

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19 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Mauchline - KA5

Enquiry from: Brenda C

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for plastering and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a plasterer.customer lives in the mauchline area and would like a call to discuss options.see bel...

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03 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: Alistair C

Start Date: Immediate

kitchen walls are all artex and so is the living room ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) are you the property owner: relativ...

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12 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Charmaine M

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace other forms: plastering agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Alastair S

Start Date: Immediate

i ripped out a built in wardrobe and roughly filled in but need a professional plasterer to make good the walls and stipple the ceiling. ( repeat request-wrong email with last one)-plastering - plaste...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA3

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I ripped out a built in wardrobe and roughly filled in but need a professional to make good and finish the job. -Plastering - Plastering

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17 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Girvan - KA26

Enquiry from: Sheila C

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plaster 2 walls and 2 windows need a widow

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16 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Girvan - KA26

Enquiry from: Alan H

Start Date: Immediate

Hi we are looking for a quote to plaster 3 to 4 rooms.ThanksAlan-Plastering - Plastering Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have...

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18 May

Ceiling | Artexing

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Roderick C

Start Date: Immediate

stipple ct two ceilings one app 5x4 ,one app 6x1, needs done urgently, carpet fitter starts tuesday and would like this done first.

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04 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Barry T

Start Date: Immediate

need one wall skimmed. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission)

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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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The average price
of a Plasterer in Ayrshire is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

What plasterboard to use for ceilings

Also commonly referred to as drywall, plasterboard is an incredibly versatile product which features a sandwich of gypsum plaster between thick paper layers. It’s mainly used on both walls and ceilings due to the wide range of benefits it provides. Not only can plasterboard be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant, but they’re also known to have a low environment impact, easy to repair and can be used to conceal stuff from plain sight. As a result of these benefits couple with the fact that they also happen to be quite affordable, plasterboard has grown to become a ubiquitous phenomenon in modern residential buildings.

 

When it comes to the installation of plasterboard on ceilings, one of the major sources of concern for several homeowners is the determination of the thickness required to ensure a durable and long-lasting project. If you’re planning to fit plasterboard on your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight on what plasterboard to use for ceilings. Let’s take a look!

 

First and foremost, 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.

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Plasterboard or drywall is simply gypsum plaster covered from both sides by thick paper layers. It’s known to be a highly versatile product used on both interior walls and ceiling as a result of its numerous advantages. This popular material in residential buildings can be designed to be fire resistant, humidity resistant and noise resistant. They have a low impact on the environment, while also being quite easy to repair and perfect to hide stuffs from plain sight. Most home and property owners in the UK have this material installed in their space as despite the multiple benefits, they’re also quite affordable. However, if you’re thinking about installing a plasterboard on your ceiling, one challenge you’re likely to face is determining the appropriate plasterboard thickness to incorporate as this make or mar your entire project. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the right plasterboard thickness for ceiling so as to help you make an informed decision moving forward. Let’s take a look!

 

Firstly, let’s consider the size of the plasterboard sheet. 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.

how much does it cost to remove asbestos artex ceiling?

Prior to removing artex on your ceiling, it’s always crucial to determine whether or not the surface coating material contains asbestos. Asides from this, you may also wish to know how much you’re going to have the asbestos artex ceiling removed. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In order to help you make the best informed decision possible, this post was written to help give you an idea of the price it’s going to cost to remove asbestos artex ceiling in the UK.

 

Unfortunately, as simple as it seems, there’s no single straightforward answer to this question as there are many factors that can affect the cost of hiring an asbestos artex removal professional. These factors include the project’s scale, the complexity of the area which needs to be removed as well as the need for extra materials. Generally, professional artex removal companies charge a standard rate for their labour. As a result, you can always predict that the tradesperson’s labour will be more costly based on the extent of the job. Therefore, the more costly the labour fees will be if the job takes longer time to complete.

 

On the average, a tradesperson will charge within the range of £250 to £400 on a daily basis to undertake the project for you. And of course, you can expect these rates to vary based on the company hired as well as the area you live in. For rxample, you can expect that a tradesperson’s charges would be higher in an area such as Central London, as opposed to other areas which are more rural.

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.

Does artex contain asbestos?

Artex was originally made using white asbestos to make it stronger. However, this stopped in the mid-1980s, and the use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, due to its extreme health risks. So, any artex you buy today won’t contain asbestos.

If you have an artex ceiling or wall that was created before 1999, it may have asbestos in it. This won’t be a health hazard if you leave it undisturbed, so it’s not necessary to remove it. However, if you want to get rid of or alter your artex ceiling or wall, you must get it tested to check if it has asbestos in or not first. If it does, you’ll need to hire a qualified professional to work on it.

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.

 

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.

What types of plastering are there?

There are several different kinds of plastering. ‘Dot and dab’ refers to a base layer of plasterboard which is attached to a wall using ‘dabs’ of adhesive. ‘Floating’ is a technique where a backing or undercoat plaster is applied to walls. ‘Skimming’ or ‘reskimming’ refers to the very thin final decorative layer of plaster.

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