London regional pricing
How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in Barking and Dagenham?
Updated prices for . Barking and Dagenham prices are typically 2% below the national average.
Price summary
Barking and Dagenham Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £390 | £635 | £975 |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £245 | £390 | £635 |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £295 | £465 | £635 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on London regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Plasterer Prices in Barking and Dagenham
Every price adjusted for Barking and Dagenham using a 0.976x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £390 | £635 | £975 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £245 | £390 | £635 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £295 | £465 | £635 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £1,170 | £2,440 | £4,390 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £390 | £685 | £1,170 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £390 | £685 | £1,075 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £195 | £340 | £535 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £295 | £535 | £880 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £490 | £880 | £1,465 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £80 | £145 | £245 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £1,465 | £2,930 | £4,880 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £2,440 | £4,390 | £6,830 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £490 | £830 | £1,365 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £585 | £975 | £1,560 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£390
Average
£635
High
£975
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£245
Average
£390
High
£635
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£295
Average
£465
High
£635
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£1,170
Average
£2,440
High
£4,390
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£390
Average
£685
High
£1,170
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£390
Average
£685
High
£1,075
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£195
Average
£340
High
£535
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£295
Average
£535
High
£880
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£490
Average
£880
High
£1,465
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£80
Average
£145
High
£245
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£1,465
Average
£2,930
High
£4,880
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£2,440
Average
£4,390
High
£6,830
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£490
Average
£830
High
£1,365
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£585
Average
£975
High
£1,560
2-3 days
Regional comparison
How Barking and Dagenham Compares
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Plasterer Costs in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham's housing stock ranges from Georgian and Victorian terraces to post-war estates and modern new-builds. Properties across areas like Islington, Hackney and Brixton vary enormously in age, layout and condition, all of which directly affect plasterer costs. Older properties tend to need more preparation work and present access challenges that push prices toward the higher end of the ranges shown above.
London is the most expensive part of the UK for trade work, with labour rates running around 24% above the national average. This reflects the high cost of living, congestion charges, and expensive parking that tradespeople factor into their quotes. Despite the higher prices, there is no shortage of qualified plasterer professionals across the capital. Prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job, making multiple quotes essential.
Several factors affect what you will pay for plasterer work in Barking and Dagenham. The scope and complexity of the job is the biggest driver — straightforward work in accessible locations will be at the lower end, while anything involving older properties, difficult access, or structural complications will cost more. Material choices also make a significant difference; opting for premium brands or higher-spec products can add 20-40% to the total. For larger jobs, a plasterer in Barking and Dagenham might quote £2,440 to £6,830 for k-rend exterior finish.
When getting quotes in Barking and Dagenham, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work in person rather than quoting over the phone. A good plasterer will check the existing setup, identify any potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of quotes that seem significantly cheaper than others — they may be cutting corners on materials or not including everything in the price. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews before hiring.
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