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19 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Saxmundham - IP17

Enquiry from: Jayden R

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I have 2 small areas in a bathroom to be plastered - a toilet frame and a vanity unit. Thanks.

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18 Jan

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Saxmundham - IP17

Enquiry from: Sian P

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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Skimming of living room dining area walls and maybe ceiling and ceiling o...

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18 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Saxmundham - IP17

Enquiry from: Sian P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Skimming of living room dining area walls and maybe ceiling and ceiling o...

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28 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Averill M

Start Date: Immediate

Skimming artex ceilings with asbestos in removed safely

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26 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Beccles - NR34

Enquiry from: Simon C

Start Date: Immediate

Water vapour from shower causing a damp patch on wall in hallway. Minor crack in ceiling plaster tried to fill it but problem persists

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08 Nov

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Diss, Eye - IP21

Enquiry from: Elias P

Start Date: Immediate

quote for my insurance on headed paper (digital will do), for the replacement of my kitchen ceiling. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many different rooms are you looking to have...

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22 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Leiston - IP16

Enquiry from: Ruben I

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a small bedroom to be skimmed which includes walls and ceiling. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are ...

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04 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Beccles - NR34

Enquiry from: Peter G

Start Date: Immediate

Covering artex ceilings in 3/4 rooms

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03 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Clinton P

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We have just bought a bungalow in Bromeswell which needs some remedial work, namely Re-boarding and plastering a bathroom and re-plastering walls of a bedroom where plaster has blown after stripping w...

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21 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP13

Enquiry from: Chris T

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board inside chimney opening and re plaster chimney breast ready for log burner installation. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking t...

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14 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Emma S

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plastering of a studwall. both sides. approx 3.8meters long and 7.5ft tall each side. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have pl...

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24 May

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP13

Enquiry from: Lee G

Start Date: Immediate

90-100 meters of the below coving to be fitted - victorian terrace coving 190mm x 78mm x l2500mm https://www.covingshop.com/dm1852-terrace-victorian-coving.html are you the property owner: owner of t...

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06 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Wendy S

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12ft x 12ft bedroom coving 5inches 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...

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07 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP13

Enquiry from: Rachel H

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Wall and ceiling to be plastered also two doors have been blocked up and needs plastering both sides

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31 May

Ceiling | Artexing

Beccles - NR34

Enquiry from: Angela W

Start Date: Immediate

Hallway needs a crack repair, Type 17. Remove existing artex and re-new, combe effect. 4.80 x 3.40 Lounge needs re-newing, combe effect. 5.70 x 4.90

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25 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Steve M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

4m x 7m room with pocked plastering to be reskimmed

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21 Mar

Ceiling | Artexing

Diss, Eye - IP21

Enquiry from: M

Start Date: Immediate

Suspended ceiling in village hall to include insulation, maybe Rockwell for acoustic benefits. Approx 60 m2

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19 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Diss, Eye - IP21

Enquiry from: M

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Suspended ceiling in village hall to include insulation, maybe Rockwell for acoustic benefits. Approx 60 m2

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12 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Lukasz M

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Plastering on new plasterboard 40m2. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 Are you looking for Interior Decorati...

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16 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Dennis F

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Home Owner Front door is not in use, I want to board up and plastering to hide this from sitting room Immediate Please call to appoint *

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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 Saxmundham is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

can you wallpaper over artex?

Although they’re pretty much outdated now, artex happens to be a very popular surface coating option just a few decades ago. Several homeowners with artex in recent times would either want to have them removed or cover them up with stuffs such as a wallpaper. So if you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to wallpaper over artex, then there you have it. It’s possible to wallpaper over artex, however it’s not advisable as wallpaper may eventually crack over time. On the other hand, the artex can also create ridges beneath the wallpaper which allows unpleasant protrusions in the wallpaper. Instead of applying wallpaper over artex, a more permanent solution would be to cover it with drywall or wet plaster or perhaps just have it removed completely.

 

There are two types of wallpaper, there’s the thin wallpaper application which comes with adhesive on one side as well as a pattern or colour on the other side. With this, all you need do is simply to peel and stick. Then the other type is the sturdier wallpaper that’s more thick and requires a special wallpaper paste. However, it’s important to note that if you choose to wallpaper over your artex, you won’t be able to make use of the thin type of wallpaper, rather you’ll have to incorporate the sturdier  option which makes use of wallpaper paste.

 

The wallpaper paste is the product you mix with water to produce a paste which you’ll have to apply to your walls before applying the applying the regular wallpaper - one without adhesive on one side. Appling wallpaper to an artex decoration may just give you the updated appearance you so much desire.

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?

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 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.

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.

what size battens for plasterboard ceiling?

If you’re looking to plaster your ceiling, one of the most essential parts of the process is cutting the plasterboard. Once you’re able to master this skill, the rest of the plastering is quite easy. This is a task that can be done by any competent DIYer but with a little bit of patience and confidence. If you lack any of these attributes, we’d strongly recommend you call in a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the plasterboard ceiling cutting process. Let’s take a look!

To cut plasterboard ceiling, you don’t need any expensive tool which is usually not the case when it comes to carpentry. If you won’t be cutting a lot of plasterboard, all you really need would be just an old handsaw or plasterboard one, a Stanley knife as well as a straight edge. However, if you’ll be cutting lots of plasterboards, you’ll require the following to make your task a lot easier:

✓ An old handsaw

✓ A Stanley knife and many spare blades

✓ A straight edge like a long spirit level

✓ A surform

✓ A battery drill and oh2 screwdriver bits, with specific plasterboard screws.

To cut plasterboard to length, you’ll have to first score a line on the face side of the board with a straight edge and Stanley knife. Once done, simply lift the sheet off the ground and snap it along the score line. Then, you can run your knife down the other side of the board , cutting the back of the plasterboard backing sheet. Upon completion, your plasterboard is now ready to be fitted on your ceiling.

What is artex?

Artex is a type of interior surface coating, similar to plaster. It’s used to create decorative textured finishes on ceilings and walls, so it takes longer to dry than plaster.

Artex is actually a brand name, but it’s used to refer to similar products made by other manufacturers too. It was particularly popular in the 1970s, but is still used to create attractive wall and ceiling finishes today.

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.

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