Plastering in London typically costs £150 to £400 to skim a single wall or ceiling, and around £400–£750 to re-plaster a full room, depending on the size, condition and access. Small patch repairs start from about £120 and are often done in a couple of hours.
Nothing shows up a wall like paint. Bumps, cracks, old artex and patchy repairs all catch the light once the emulsion goes on. A proper plaster skim gives you a flat, smooth, paint-ready surface that transforms how a room looks and feels. Our London plasterers skim, patch and re-plaster walls and ceilings to a clean, polished finish.
We take on everything from filling and skimming after a wall has been chased for cabling, to re-skimming tired walls, plastering over artex ceilings, patching cracks and water damage, and full room re-plasters during a renovation. We prepare and protect the space, control the dust, and leave surfaces flat and ready to decorate.
How much does plastering cost in London?
Here is a realistic guide to London plastering costs in 2026:
| Plastering job | Typical London price | Guide time |
|---|---|---|
| Patch / crack repair | £120 – £250 | 2 – 4 hrs |
| Skim one wall | £150 – £300 | Half day |
| Skim / re-skim a ceiling | £180 – £400 | Half – full day |
| Plaster over artex ceiling | £250 – £500 | 1 day |
| Re-plaster a full room | £400 – £750 | 1 – 2 days |
| Small render / make-good | from £120 | — |
Indicative 2026 London prices, supplied & fitted. Final quotes are fixed after a free assessment.
What our plastering covers
How a plastering job runs
Replastering after damp or a leak? We make sure the underlying cause is dry and treated first, because plastering over active damp only hides the problem. Where needed we can fit moisture-resistant board or advise on the right specialist before we skim, so the repair lasts.
Plastering is often the step between a structural job and decorating. If your walls have been chased for new sockets, had a wall removed, or a ceiling replaced, we skim everything back to a smooth finish so our painting and decorating team — or your own decorator — can go straight to paint.
Why choose London Handyman Pro
- Clean, polished finish — Flat, paint-ready walls and ceilings every time.
- Dust kept down — We protect and sheet the room and clean up fully.
- Insured plasterers — Experienced with skimming, artex and full re-plasters.
- Fixed prices — A clear quote after assessing the surface.
Plastering across London — areas & postcodes we cover
We provide plastering across every London borough and postcode, from the central districts to the suburbs — including Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington, Westminster, Notting Hill, Fulham and many more. Wherever you are in the capital, a local, insured handyman is close by, usually with same-week availability.
Covering London postcodes including W1, SW3, W8, SW1, W11, SW6, W6, W4, W5, W3, W12, W9, N1, NW1, NW3, N6, NW5, N3, N4, NW8, N17, E14, EC2, E8, E1, E15, E2, E17, SW4, SW11, SW2, SW18, SW15, SW12, SW17, SW16, SW19, SE10, SE15, SE21, SE11, TW9, TW3 and everywhere between. Don’t see your area? We cover the whole of Greater London — tell us your postcode for a fixed plastering quote.