Plasterer Day Rates UK 2026: What Plasterers Charge Per Day
By Future Momentum Systems · Updated September 2026
Most experienced self-employed plasterers in the UK charge between £200 and £350 a day in 2026, with many sitting around £250–£280 outside London. In London and the South East, day rates of £300–£400 or more are common. Here's what plasterers charge by region, per hour and per job.
Plasterer day rates by region (2026)
| Region | Typical day rate |
|---|---|
| London | £280–£480 |
| South East | £230–£400 |
| Midlands | £180–£330 |
| North West | £170–£300 |
| Yorkshire | £160–£280 |
| Scotland | £170–£310 |
| Wales | £150–£270 |
Source: Trade2Base, 2026. Self-employed plasterers on standard domestic work.
Plasterer hourly rates
When plasterers do quote by the hour, rates typically run £25–£45 an hour depending on region and experience. Most prefer a day rate or a fixed price per room, because it avoids arguments about how long a job should take.
Typical plastering job prices
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Re-skim one room | £300–£500 |
| Board and skim one room | £450–£700 |
| Artex removal and skim | £500–£800 |
| Patch plastering (minimum) | £150–£300 |
Outside London; add 20–30% for London and the South East. Source: Trade2Base, 2026.
Subcontract and agency rates
Plasterers working through agencies or on CIS subcontracts are usually paid less than self-employed domestic rates — 2026 job adverts commonly show £180–£280 a day, often with a van or fuel card included.
What affects a plasterer's day rate?
- Location
- Type of work (skimming, boarding, rendering, ornamental)
- Experience and specialist skills
- Domestic vs new build or commercial
- Access, preparation and making good
For plasterers: the hidden cost of a missed call
At £250 a day, a single missed enquiry can be worth a full day's work — or a whole house re-skim. But you can't answer the phone with a hawk and trowel in your hands. Most callers won't leave a voicemail — they ring the next plasterer on Google.
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Sources
Figures are published averages as of September 2026 and are for guidance only.