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Seb's Handyman Services

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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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Based in South West London, Bels Establishment is a professional building services company dedicated to providing top-notc...
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Nemo Group UK

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Nemo Group UK is a trusted provider of commercial and residential painting and decorating services in London. With over 10...
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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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EDECO Fine Finish

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Experienced over 10years fine finish decorating. Brush/Roll/HVLP spray/Airless spray. CitB registered, Fully insured, ...

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11 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Marlow - SL7

Enquiry from: Jill D

Start Date: Immediate

down stairs cloakroom and under stairs cupboards plastering following a leak are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking ...

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09 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Milton Keynes - MK17

Enquiry from: Terence N

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I am looking for some plastering work to be done in my house, detailed below: Ceiling skimming to remove pebble effect: Corridor 4m*1m Kitchen 4m * 6m Utility room 4m * 4m Block walling 3m * ...

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12 May

Interior work | Plastering

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Sarah R

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Rendering of two walls on an extension plus a few extra bits

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23 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Buckingham - MK18

Enquiry from: Damian G

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on telephone and email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you th...

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27 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Buckingham - MK18

Enquiry from: Sally S

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Skimming ceilings flat in hallway and landing and downstairs toilet.

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23 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Buckingham - MK18

Enquiry from: Sally S

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hall ceilings skimmed please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior decorating...

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22 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Milton Keynes - MK13

Enquiry from: Ben W

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Plastering a lounge walls and ceiling approx 5 x 3.5 m

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13 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Milton Keynes - MK19

Enquiry from: Gary S

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Plastering of bedroom wall 3.2m x 2.20m

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02 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Buckingham - MK18

Enquiry from: Adam H

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Initially quote for 2 small bedroom ceiling artex scrape and re-skim. Followed later by the same for our hall, landing and stairs ceilings. Would also like opinion about a repair of an exterior render...

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30 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Buckingham - MK18

Enquiry from: Michael S

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Small kitchen wall (3m2 ) plaster and skim. Can send picture. Probably 1/2 day job can pay cash. Cheers

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06 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Milton Keynes - MK3

Enquiry from: Lee P

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to plaster a newly boarded utility please 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 interior...

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29 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Zia A

Start Date: Immediate

A portion of the ceiling plaster has come off in the living area.

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28 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Milton Keynes - MK4

Enquiry from: Marilyn S

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Artex Removal Lead

living room ceiling has patched repair on artex, probably after water ingress from bathroom above. i would like either the artex repaired to a better standard or the whole ceiling replastered with a s...

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09 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Buckingham - MK18

Enquiry from: Lynsey F

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Kitchen splash back aprox 3.5m sq, We have measured it as 150 ceramic tiles which are 0.2m x 0.1m. Within the space there are 4 plug sockets which may mean the tiles need to be cut.Thank you.

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20 May

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Bourne End - SL8

Enquiry from: Angus M

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new plasterboard ceiling installed ontop of an existing ceiling and insulating board. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work o...

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14 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Newport Pagnell - MK16

Enquiry from: Noah A

Start Date: Less than one month

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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28 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Aylesbury - HP20

Enquiry from: Maria D

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

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08 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Amersham - HP7

Enquiry from: Susie L

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polyurethane coving (already purchased) to be installed in 4 bedrooms initially, rest of house to follow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are yo...

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18 Dec

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Milton Keynes - MK7

Enquiry from: Kalyani A

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Plastering walls and ceiling in garage

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02 Dec

Ceiling | Plasterboard

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Saqir I

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There was a leak which caused half the ceiling to collapse. The leak is fixed. It’s roughly round 20-30 square metres. Will need new plaster boards and plastering. This is the ceiling and the front ...

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How much do Plasterer services cost?

How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2024 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 Buckinghamshire is:

£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in Buckinghamshire £563-£863
Artexing in Buckinghamshire £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Buckinghamshire £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Buckinghamshire £525-£805
Artex Removal in Buckinghamshire £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

can you plaster over wallpaper?

Can You Plaster Over WallPaper?

If you have wallpaper installed on your wall surface and you’re considering plastering the wall, when you put into consideration the stress involved in removing a wallpaper you may want to consider plastering directly over the wallpaper. This is quite understandable as removing a wallpaper can be quite time consuming and tedious, but plastering directly over wallpaper is a mistake that should never be made. Plastering over wallpaper is in no way a viable option due to the fact that it can only turn out disastrous after a couple of weeks or even days in some cases as the plaster will crack and crumble. As a result, you’ll have to firstly scrape off the wallpaper in order to assist the plaster get to be firmly secured to the wall behind.

When you plaster over a wallpaper, this will make the wallpaper wet and it’ll absorb the moisture. And once the plaster does not have moisture, the only result is for it to crack and start to crumble. Hence, plaster and wallpaper is never a good combination.

Asides from cracking and crumbling, anther issue is that the wallpaper will bubble. You can actually key the wallpaper with the help of a knife and it might look secured for some time, however it’ll eventually crumble and you’d have to scrape off the plaster complete to start all over again. The wallpaper will bubble as the plaster can’t be keyed into a wallpaper and the wallpaper will only work as a barrier between the plaster and the wall.

Overall, plaster always needs to slowly dry off as well as a good and proper surface to grip to. No matter the amount of PVA mix you spread on the wallpaper, it will always remain a barrier. So you’d have to remove the wallpaper completely to get a great result.

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 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.

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.

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.

how to cut plasterboard ceiling?

Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!

✓ Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.

✓ Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.

✓ With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.

✓ Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.

✓ Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.

✓ The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.

✓ Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.

✓ Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.

✓ Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.

The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.

what is artex?

Artex simply refers to a surface coating that’s commonly incorporated for interior decorating. Although it’s usually found on ceilings but it can also be used on the walls as well. The surface coating enables the professional plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Originally, the name “Artex is the trademark of a UK based company known as Artex Ltd. Over time, the Artex name has been used to refer to all textured coatings, although there are other businesses that manufacture and sell identical products.

 

You can find Artex on ceilings as well as walls of mainly residential properties. In the 70’s and 80’s, it was pretty much a trend to have either your wall or ceiling ( can be both ) covered with Artex. The surface coating can be incorporated to create raised, textured swirls as well as patterns on ceiling and walls. There are a number of different patterns that can be made using Artex and some of these includes the following: Broken leather, swirl, stipple, fan or shell as well as knifed plaster. It can also provide just a bobbly raised uneven patter appearance from top to bottom.

 

Artex is main put to use by mainly decorators ( mostly plasterers). This is a skilled job as it’s tedious to create uninformed patterns especially if you don’t know how or where to start. Although the skill of Artex is very much a trade that’s dying rapidly now, but it was pretty much in high demand especially in the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, homeowners now prefer smooth plastered finishes over Artex, as they can be easily painted or wallpapered.

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.

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