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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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I have over 24 years of experience in the trade . I am fully insured and although I have never had to use it , it is there...
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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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AOM Building Contractors Ltd has been recognised as a top Building Contractor Company in Southampton. ...
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Hardworking and friendly person, my person will make your interior refreshed and pleasant. I work with accuracy so that th...
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08 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN4

Enquiry from: Keith L

Start Date: Immediate

We have a room that had a raised section of floor. I am in the process of removing this but the plaster work will need patching afterwards. Thanks, Keith.

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05 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Swindon - SN6

Enquiry from: Paul S

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moved into flat and want artex removed from all ceilings. 2 x bedrooms, hallway. small bathroom and kitchen around 50m2 floor plan are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: resi...

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10 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Corsham - SN13

Enquiry from: Natalie W

Start Date: Immediate

Skimming of living room ceiling, removal of textured wallpaper and skimming of dining room ceiling. Depending on costs possibly skimming of some walls in both rooms

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05 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN4

Enquiry from: Pauline T

Start Date: Immediate

a while age I had an invisible water leak, well they never found it and cut a whole in the kitchen ceiling, to locate it aprox 18" x 10" I have left it open to make sure there was no leak, now I need ...

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03 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN6

Enquiry from: Jon M

Start Date: Immediate

good evening, i have had the rear dormer of my house extended and looking for a plaster skim of the extension for both the wall and ceiling (4x6m room). probably easier to reply over email or leave a ...

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30 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Salisbury - SP4

Enquiry from: Helen M

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supply and fitting of coving in 2 bedrooms and landing and stairwell in eggcup style coving. as soon as possible are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms...

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23 May

Interior work | Plastering

Salisbury - SP1

Enquiry from: Jack G

Start Date: Immediate

artex removal from one 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 interior decoratin...

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05 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Chippenham - SN15

Enquiry from: Emily E

Start Date: Immediate

skimming ceilings in two bedrooms and hallway. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms are you looking for in...

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17 Dec

Ceiling | Artexing

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Geoffrey N

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have had awater leak which has lifted the artex. it's only a small area and needs repairing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ...

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23 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Trowbridge - BA14

Enquiry from: Ronald B

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we recently had some building work where unfortunately the builders had disposed of a section of coving which needs to be replaced. they are unable to match the detail and would a quote to make some ...

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08 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Roddy B

Start Date: Immediate

install simple coving in sitting room 5.50 x 3.46m, kitchen diner 5.50 x 2.86m, hall 3.80x 2.00m and main bedroom 3.46 x 3.30m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detach...

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07 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Trowbridge - BA14

Enquiry from: Gary C

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a 2m length of plaster coving has come down, so needs repairing /replacing and adhere another that is loose are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are...

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07 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Marlborough - SN8

Enquiry from: Ann F

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replace plasterboard and decorate in 2 rooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking for int...

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26 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Marlborough - SN8

Enquiry from: David S

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just removed a fireplace and need to have the now bricked up hole plastered. size approx 1.5m by 1.2m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you...

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23 Sep

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN4

Enquiry from: Stephanie B

Start Date: Immediate

Put up new kitchen ceiling and skim

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23 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Trowbridge - BA14

Enquiry from: Kay B

Start Date: Immediate

lounge coving, tradesman to supply coving and adhesive 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...

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25 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Swindon - SN3

Enquiry from: Carlos B

Start Date: Immediate

we are planning to do get coving with lights in our living room. we want to do smart lights so we will get them but we need help with the installation. the room is approx. 4.6 m x 3.7 m with some extr...

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10 Feb

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Paul M

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my landing ceiling is being removed and i need it to be replaced. 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 ...

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28 Dec

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Swindon - SN25

Enquiry from: Elly V

Start Date: Immediate

Commercial suspended ceiling installed - ***ft We are not looking for tiles.

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26 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Neil S

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small stud wall 5 feet with 27inch door opening 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 i...

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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 Wiltshire is:

£430

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

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how to plaster a ceiling?

How To Plaster A Ceiling

Generally, plastering is a very tricky and time consuming job which usually require lots of efforts and practice to get right - with that in mind it gets even a lot trickier when it comes to ceiling plastering.

However, when you’re able to acquire the right know-how as well as tools, ceiling plastering can be completed by any confident DIYer enthusiast without the need to call in a professional. However, if you lack the needed confidence to pull off this task, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a trustworthy professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the ceiling plastering process.

You’ll need the following materials to get started: plaster, mixing bucket and paddle, plasterer’s float, plasterer’s towel, bucket trowel, protective gear, bucket of clean water and wide brush.

✓ Prepare the area. When it comes to plastering a ceiling it’s almost unavoidable to leave a mess around and no matter how you do it, your plaster will drop on the floor. Therefore you have put drop sheets on the floor, cover the furniture and put thing you don’t want to get dirty out of the way.

✓ Prepare the ceiling to be plastered. Sand down the uneven patches on the ceiling. Once done, wash the ceiling with a sponge and warm soapy water while also removing all cobwebs as well. Leave the surface to dry once completed.

✓ Mix the plaster or buy a premix plaster. To mix the plaster, simply use equal parts of plaster and water for mixing the plaster,

✓ Plaster the ceiling. Apply a little quantity of plaster to the edge of your trowel and try to spread it in rows to do the job without much hassle. Ensure that the thickness of the coat is thin and even throughout the application. The rough edge of the trowel should be used for the spreading as it’ll help you create scrapes or scratches in the plaster.

✓ Sand the surface

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

how much does plastering cost?

How Much Does Plastering Cost?

If your existing interior or exterior plaster is starting to show signs of needing to be refreshed or the painting never seems to last, then it’s probably time to have your plaster renewed to breathe in a new lease of life to your decorating efforts.

So if you’re giving wall plastering a thought, there’s a need to have a rough estimate of the cost a professional is likely to charge so you can set a budget and start planning. However a direct answer can not be provided for this question as there are so many factors that a professional will put into considering before coming up with a quote that’s unique to your specific requirements.

A lot of plasterers will come up with a quote for the job using the number of square metres of wall space that’s going to be covered. This is due to the number of plasterboards as well as the other materials that the plasterer will need to purchase, how long the work will take and also the labour that’ll be involved in completing the project.

Another popular influencing factor that several plasterers use is the size of the room to be plastered. This is the main reason why you’re more likely to find the prices in small, medium as well as large rooms. Therefore, in order to have a more accurate estimate of the cost of your plastering project, you’d have to call in a qualified professional to have a look at the job at hand. Generally, to re-plaster a small room will cost within the range of £350 to £550, a medium room will cost within the range of £400 to £600 and a large room, between £550 to £700.

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.

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