Plastering in Briton Ferry
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Typical price: £90–£2,000
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Plastering prices in Briton Ferry
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch repair Repair cracks or a blown patch, blended for paint | £90 | £180 | £320 |
| Skim one room Skim walls of an average room, ceilings extra | £370 | £510 | £740 |
| Full re-plaster one room Hack off and re-plaster an average room | £830 | £1,300 | £2,000 |
How to hire a plastering pro in United Kingdom
- Check reviews on Checkatrade or MyBuilder and look at photos of painted finished walls
- Confirm whether the quote is skim only or includes hacking off and re-boarding where plaster is blown
- Ask for public liability insurance
- In pre-2000 homes with textured (artex) ceilings, insist on an asbestos check before overskimming or removal
- Get drying-time guidance in writing before booking decorators
- Confirm rubbish removal for hack-off jobs is in the price
Plastering is unlicensed in the UK — vet by reviews and insurance. Artex and similar textured coatings applied before 2000 may contain asbestos and are covered by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012; testing is cheap and worth doing before any overskim or removal.
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Frequently asked questions
Is plastering messy? How do I prepare the room?
It is one of the messiest trades — expect splatter, dust and high humidity. Empty the room if possible, or centre furniture under sheeting. Floors should be fully covered. Ask whether the quote includes protecting surfaces and cleaning up.
What is rendering versus plastering?
Rendering is exterior plastering with cement- or silicone-based mixes to protect and finish outside walls; plastering refers to interior walls with gypsum or cement finishes. Many plasterers do both, but exterior render is priced and scheduled differently (weather-dependent).
Can plastering fix damp walls?
No — plaster over damp fails within months. The moisture source (rising damp, leaking gutter, condensation) must be fixed first, then damaged plaster cut back and replaced, sometimes with a salt-resistant renovation plaster. Any plasterer who skips the cause is selling you a repeat job.
How much does plastering cost?
Plastering is usually priced per square metre or per room. A skim coat over existing sound walls is the cheapest job; full re-plastering (hacking off old plaster and applying new base and finish coats) costs two to three times more, and exterior rendering is priced separately.
How much does it cost to skim a room in the UK?
A typical room skim (walls only) runs a few hundred pounds — Checkatrade's 2026 guide puts most rooms in the £400-700 range including materials, with ceilings extra. Full re-plaster after hack-off roughly doubles that.
Can I plaster over artex?
Yes, overskimming artex is common and avoids disturbing it — but get it tested for asbestos first if it predates 2000. High-relief patterns may need a scrape (only after a negative test) or bonding coat before the skim.
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