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Sonsonia

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Sonsonia Ltd is a reliable construction company that serves Leeds and the surrounding areas. Our team of skilled professio...
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Based in Stockton-on-Tees, GPS Decorators Limited are professional painters and decorators covering the North-East. Visit ...
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We specialise in roofing scaffolding and building. Over 10 years experience all work is set to a high standard. 15 years g...

Recent Plasterer Enquiries

16 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO19

Enquiry from: Mike H

Start Date: Immediate

one face of a roof window void to be plastered. maybe some feathering in to ceiling. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have pl...

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30 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO43

Enquiry from: Kathryn B

Start Date: Immediate

Ceiling of a room replastered due to water damage from a leaking pipe in the attic

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13 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO31

Enquiry from: Catherine B

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in york 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 13/07/2023 08:44.please call to arrange appoint...

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31 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO41

Enquiry from: Pamela P

Start Date: Immediate

Plastering to wall after removal of fireplace

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03 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO41

Enquiry from: Pamela P

Start Date: Immediate

Plastering to wall after removal of fireplace

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03 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO10

Enquiry from: Sarah A

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

looking to repair a bit of coving damaged by a leak, now fixed. have a quite looking for another. above bay window includes a ornate bit. are you the property owner: owner of the property property typ...

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07 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO32

Enquiry from: Jennifer D

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i have a small area of ceiling on a hall landing requiring skimming. area approx 1.5 x 2.5m. i would be very grateful of a quote and timescale please. thank you are you the property owner: owner o...

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29 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO31

Enquiry from: John D

Start Date: Immediate

partly patching up and some full walls on a property refurb. in the next couple of weeks thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you lookin...

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02 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO19

Enquiry from: Jerad Z

Start Date: Immediate

various interior plastering work including around a doorway and reworking area where old heating system was removed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how...

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01 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO32

Enquiry from: Gill R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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02 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO24

Enquiry from: Robert T

Start Date: Immediate

small kitchen with single pitch roof. want to strip out old ceiling and extend dot and dab plaster to new sloping plasterboard ceiling plus insulation. about 20m2 are you the property owner: tenant (w...

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07 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO10

Enquiry from: Tarjan P

Start Date: Immediate

1. Maintenance of ceiling. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 Are you looking for Interior Decorating...

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06 Jul

Ceiling | Artexing

York - YO30

Enquiry from: Mrs L

Start Date: Immediate

Require quotes for Artexing all rooms in the house.

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03 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO26

Enquiry from: Gabby M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Looking for quotes for skimming of a 11ft by 15ft Lounge Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Are you looking for Interior Decorating: Yes Interested in Interior Decorating Quote: Yes ...

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08 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO43

Enquiry from: W

Start Date: Immediate

Garden room to be skimmed on new plaster board. 2 walls 9ftx7ft. One has a window approx 1.5mx400mm in it. 1wall 14ftx6ft6". Another similar except it has glass doors 2.8mx2.0m and a small window 600...

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05 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO26

Enquiry from: A

Start Date: Immediate

Walls around the staircase and under stairs. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking for Int...

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20 Nov

Ceiling | Plasterboard

York - YO43

Enquiry from: Catherine D

Start Date: Immediate

Part of bedroom ceiling come down due to header tank leak. Need replacing and plastering. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling wor...

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16 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO31

Enquiry from: Janet B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: SKim bedroom ceiling 3m x 2.8m Are you the property owner: Owner of the pr...

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16 Oct

Ceiling | Plasterboard

York - YO31

Enquiry from: Janet B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: SKim bedroom ceiling 3m x 2.8m

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26 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

York - YO30

Enquiry from: Ella S

Start Date: Immediate

Full plaster of whole bungalow

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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 York is:

£630

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2025
Plastering in York £307-£782
Artexing in York £325-£615
Plasterboard ceilings in York £513-£1,300
Suspended ceilings in York £513-£1,403
Artex Removal in York £120-£550

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Plasterer FAQs

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.

Can plaster cover Artex?

Plastering is suitable to cover most Artex. If it’s shallow Artex, it may be covered by skimming plaster on top. If the pattern of the Artex is too deep, you may need to use plasterboard to cover it or if you want to remove it entirely, you will need to use a wallpaper steamer.

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 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.

can you plaster over tiles?

Can You Plaster Over Tiles?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to plaster over tiles but just because is possible doesn’t mean you should. Plastering over tiles is an option but it’s not recommended by experts due to several reasons. A good example is the fact that a tiled environment is in no way a suitable environment that can serve as a good bonding surface for a plaster. For the success of a plastering project, there’s the need for the surface to be able to bond to the PVA base coat. Due to fact that most tiles are slippery in nature and also lack of the ability to be able to absorb moisture, the PVA base coat layer will not be able to bond to the tiled surface, which will ultimately make for a weak surface upon the application of the plaster. Consequently, the plaster will easily flake and fall from the wall.

The inability to drill into the tiled wall surface after plastering is one of the major disadvantages that also arises when you decide to plaster over tiled surfaces. Most tiled surfaces are found in kitchens and bathrooms which are going to need appliances such as sinks, lavatories, kitchen counters and lots more. These appliances are designed to be installed on solid surfaces which would not be an easy task to carry out on tiles knowing there would definitely be great cracks or damages.

The best tip you’ll get if you’re considering to plaster on a tiled surface, is that detaching tiles from a surface can easily be done with a hammer and chisel, and that would save you a host of problems later in the future. However, if you still wish to plaster on your tiled walls, then you best bet would be to get a Blue Grit bonding agent. It works better than PVA and only needs one coat.

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.

How do I fix cracks in my walls?

Plastering will fix small cracks in walls. Very small cracks may be fixed by simply reskimming plaster. More serious cracks will usually mean that you need to use new plasterboard or backing plaster. Larger jobs or deep cracks may need an experienced plasterer to come in.

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.

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