East of England regional pricing
How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in Basildon?
Updated prices for . Basildon prices are typically 8% above the national average.
Price summary
Basildon Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £435 | £705 | £1,080 |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £270 | £435 | £705 |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £325 | £515 | £705 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East of England regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Plasterer Prices in Basildon
Every price adjusted for Basildon using a 1.082x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £435 | £705 | £1,080 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £270 | £435 | £705 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £325 | £515 | £705 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £1,300 | £2,705 | £4,870 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £435 | £755 | £1,300 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £435 | £755 | £1,190 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £215 | £380 | £595 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £325 | £595 | £975 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £540 | £975 | £1,625 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £85 | £160 | £270 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £1,625 | £3,245 | £5,410 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £2,705 | £4,870 | £7,575 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £540 | £920 | £1,515 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £650 | £1,080 | £1,730 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£435
Average
£705
High
£1,080
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£270
Average
£435
High
£705
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£325
Average
£515
High
£705
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£1,300
Average
£2,705
High
£4,870
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£435
Average
£755
High
£1,300
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£435
Average
£755
High
£1,190
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£215
Average
£380
High
£595
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£325
Average
£595
High
£975
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£540
Average
£975
High
£1,625
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£85
Average
£160
High
£270
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£1,625
Average
£3,245
High
£5,410
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£2,705
Average
£4,870
High
£7,575
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£540
Average
£920
High
£1,515
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£650
Average
£1,080
High
£1,730
2-3 days
Regional comparison
How Basildon Compares
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Plasterer Costs in Basildon?
The East of England has a mix of housing styles, from Victorian and Edwardian semis to 1930s suburban developments and modern estates. In and around Basildon, many properties in areas near Surrey and Kent vary in age and condition. Older properties with original features typically cost more for plasterer work due to additional preparation and access challenges.
The East of England sits above the national average for trade costs, influenced by proximity to London and the generally higher cost of living. Labour rates in Basildon are typically 8% above the UK average. Despite this, there's a strong supply of qualified plasterer professionals across the region. Prices can vary 30-50% between different tradespeople for the same job, so getting multiple quotes is essential.
What you pay for plasterer work in Basildon depends on the complexity of the job, the materials used, and the condition of your property. Older detached and semi-detached homes often present more challenges that add to the cost. For larger jobs, expect to pay £2,705 to £7,575 for k-rend exterior finish in Basildon. Coastal properties in the East of England may face additional considerations that affect pricing.
When getting quotes in Basildon, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work rather than quoting over the phone. A good plasterer will check the existing setup, identify complications, and provide a detailed cost breakdown. Be wary of quotes that seem significantly cheaper — they may be cutting corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews.
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