East Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in Boston?
Updated prices for . Boston prices are typically 23% below the national average.
Price summary
Boston Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £305 | £500 | £765 |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £190 | £305 | £500 |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £230 | £365 | £500 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Plasterer Prices in Boston
Every price adjusted for Boston using a 0.766x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £305 | £500 | £765 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £190 | £305 | £500 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £230 | £365 | £500 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £920 | £1,915 | £3,445 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £305 | £535 | £920 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £305 | £535 | £845 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £155 | £270 | £420 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £230 | £420 | £690 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £385 | £690 | £1,150 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £60 | £115 | £190 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £1,150 | £2,300 | £3,830 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £1,915 | £3,445 | £5,360 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £385 | £650 | £1,070 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £460 | £765 | £1,225 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£305
Average
£500
High
£765
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£190
Average
£305
High
£500
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£230
Average
£365
High
£500
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£920
Average
£1,915
High
£3,445
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£305
Average
£535
High
£920
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£305
Average
£535
High
£845
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£155
Average
£270
High
£420
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£230
Average
£420
High
£690
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£385
Average
£690
High
£1,150
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£60
Average
£115
High
£190
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£1,150
Average
£2,300
High
£3,830
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£1,915
Average
£3,445
High
£5,360
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£385
Average
£650
High
£1,070
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£460
Average
£765
High
£1,225
2-3 days
Regional comparison
How Boston Compares
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Plasterer Costs in Boston?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Boston and surrounding areas like Solihull and Coventry have a large number of properties of varying ages and conditions. Older properties generally cost more for plasterer work due to the extra preparation and access challenges they present.
The East Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for plasterer work. Labour rates in Boston are around 23% below the UK average. There's a good supply of qualified professionals across the Midlands, but prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job. Always get multiple quotes.
What you pay for plasterer work in Boston depends on the job complexity, materials chosen, and the condition of your property. Older properties with solid walls or limited access can make work more disruptive and expensive. For larger projects, expect to pay £1,915 to £5,360 for k-rend exterior finish in Boston. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Boston, 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 conditions, identify potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of significantly cheaper quotes — they may cut corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews.
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