West Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in Rugby?
Updated prices for . Rugby prices are typically 20% above the national average.
Price summary
Rugby Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £480 | £780 | £1,200 |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £300 | £480 | £780 |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £360 | £570 | £780 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on West Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Plasterer Prices in Rugby
Every price adjusted for Rugby using a 1.2x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £480 | £780 | £1,200 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £300 | £480 | £780 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £360 | £570 | £780 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £1,440 | £3,000 | £5,400 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £480 | £840 | £1,440 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £480 | £840 | £1,320 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £240 | £420 | £660 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £360 | £660 | £1,080 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £600 | £1,080 | £1,800 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £95 | £180 | £300 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £1,800 | £3,600 | £6,000 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £3,000 | £5,400 | £8,400 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £600 | £1,020 | £1,680 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £720 | £1,200 | £1,920 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£480
Average
£780
High
£1,200
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£300
Average
£480
High
£780
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£360
Average
£570
High
£780
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£1,440
Average
£3,000
High
£5,400
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£480
Average
£840
High
£1,440
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£480
Average
£840
High
£1,320
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£240
Average
£420
High
£660
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£360
Average
£660
High
£1,080
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£600
Average
£1,080
High
£1,800
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£95
Average
£180
High
£300
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£1,800
Average
£3,600
High
£6,000
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£3,000
Average
£5,400
High
£8,400
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£600
Average
£1,020
High
£1,680
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£720
Average
£1,200
High
£1,920
2-3 days
Regional comparison
How Rugby Compares
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Plasterer Costs in Rugby?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Rugby 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 West Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for plasterer work. Labour rates in Rugby are around 20% above 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 Rugby 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 £3,000 to £8,400 for k-rend exterior finish in Rugby. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Rugby, 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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