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06 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: Andrew F

Start Date: Immediate

install 36m of coving to newly plastered ceiling. 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...

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22 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Torquay - TQ1

Enquiry from: Dave T

Start Date: Immediate

i’m looking for someone to fit some coving . are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for inter...

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13 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Torquay - TQ1

Enquiry from: Rebecca H

Start Date: Immediate

i need someone to plaster in the coving for a 5 bed house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are you l...

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17 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Torquay - TQ1

Enquiry from: A

Start Date: Immediate

3m square to plaster. 1.5m square on each side of wall.

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24 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Torquay - TQ1

Enquiry from: Virginia G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: New build, wall needs prepping for painting

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10 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Tess S

Start Date: Immediate

I need two small bedrooms and the stairwell skimming. I'm currently removing the woodchip wallpaper, and the walls are generally in a good condition underneath. The bedrooms are 2.77 x 2.39m and 2.95x...

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29 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Teignmouth - TQ14

Enquiry from: Paul W

Start Date: Immediate

I would like to invite you to quote for plastering a small bathroom.

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15 May

Interior work | Plastering

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Gayle R

Start Date: Immediate

One wall of our hose needs reparing.

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12 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Ann M

Start Date: Immediate

Repair or replacement rendering and painting to exterior of bungalow

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12 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Natalie W

Start Date: Immediate

Ceiling, one wall and making good of an area where a gas fire has been removed

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09 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Newton Abbot - TQ13

Enquiry from: Craig C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in newton abbot areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for plastering.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 09/10/2023 13:44.please call...

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28 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Teignmouth - TQ14

Enquiry from: Mick M

Start Date: Immediate

plastering over artex ceilings throughout 3 bed bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are you l...

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15 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Adam T

Start Date: Immediate

Bathroom and Kitchen ceiling stripping and re-plaster following the updating of the lighting. Kitchen measures 3.25m x 2.47m. Bathroom is of a similar size. A rough price at this stage would be great ...

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03 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Angie T

Start Date: Immediate

make good walls where internal patio door has been removed and internal french doors have been removed (both upvc). remove internal domestic door and plasterboard over and make good ready for paintin...

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09 Aug

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Dawlish - EX7

Enquiry from: Mark C

Start Date: Immediate

replace ceiling plaster boards in 1/2 garage roof and skim. roof area ~8m2 are you the property owner: relative of owner how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 ceilings ...

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29 Jun

Ceiling | Artexing

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: STEVE K

Start Date: Immediate

***m required - basic tiles 600 x 600 including framework.

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18 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Teignmouth - TQ14

Enquiry from: Sarah F

Start Date: Immediate

coving put up in living room 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 decora...

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13 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Teignmouth - TQ14

Enquiry from: Jackie S

Start Date: Immediate

coving to be fitted in bedroom. newly plastered walls. 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 lookin...

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26 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: JOHN H

Start Date: Immediate

hi not sure if this is something that you'd be interested in but we need some artex removed from a living room and kitchen ceiling (2 rooms) hopefully speak soon :) cheers john are you the property ow...

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11 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: George C

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i'm needing some coving fitted onto the bedroom wall. the rest of the walls already have coving fitted and the wall without the coving has been freshly plastered. i have found the same coving tha...

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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 Torquay is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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.
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.

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.

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 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 much does it cost to plasterboard a ceiling?

Installing a plasterboard on your ceiling is a cool way to modernize your property. Over the past couple of decades, there has bee an increasing number of trends associated with plastering of both walls and ceilings such as rounded edges and textured plaster. However, in recent times, home and property owners are now looking to install more of sharp edges. If you’re planning to plaster your ceiling, you’d probably want to know just how much this project is going to cost. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you a rough estimate of ceiling plastering costs.

There are a plethora of factors the can influence the price of plastering your ceiling. These pricing components includes the following:

✓ Size. As you would have expected, the larger the job, the more the overall cost. However, the price per square metre will reduce which means that the cost of plastering a small ceiling space will cost more per square metre than the cost of plastering a larger ceiling space per square metre.

✓ Materials. We have a wide range of plasterboard available in the market. If you need a fire retardant, acoustic or other types of specialist plasterboard, you can expect to pay higher than standard plasterboards.

✓ Location. Just like many other home improvement projects, the cost of plastering ceiling varies greatly throughout the UK. Places such as London and the South East have the highest prices due to the high standard of living as well as greater demands.

In general, to plaster a ceiling (small 2 m x 2 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £200 to about £300. Also, to plaster a ceiling (large 5 m x 6 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £400 to about £600. The average plasterer’s daily rate (including material) is about £180 to £300 and ceiling plastering cost per square metre ranges between £20 to £40.

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.

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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