Plastering & Rendering in London
Soraiz Builders provides plastering and rendering services across London, from a single-wall skim to full re-plastering, plasterboarding and exterior rendering. Every job gets a confirmed quote within 2 hours, and every finish is prepared for painting or decorating straight after drying.
Skimming a room in London typically costs £430 to £550, a full re-plaster on bare brick runs £25 to £45 per m², and exterior rendering costs £30 to £80 per m² including painting. Soraiz Builders carries out skimming, re-plastering, plasterboarding and rendering across London, with a quote confirmed within 2 hours.
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What's Included
From a single skimmed wall to a full exterior render, every plastering job is quoted within 2 hours and finished ready for painting, backed by Soraiz Builders' 2-hour quote promise.
Skimming: a thin finishing coat applied over sound existing plaster or plasterboard to create a smooth, paint-ready surface.
Re-plastering: full backing coat plus skim on bare brick or badly damaged walls, used where existing plaster has blown, cracked or come away from the wall.
Plasterboarding (dot-and-dab and stud walls): fixing plasterboard to walls or ceilings, followed by a skim finish, used for damp repairs, insulation upgrades and stud partition walls.
Ceiling plastering and skimming: overboarding or skimming an existing ceiling, including repairs to water damage and cracked plaster.
External rendering: sand and cement, monocouche or silicone render systems applied to exterior brickwork for weatherproofing and kerb appeal.
Artex removal and re-skim: removing or skimming over textured Artex ceilings, with an asbestos survey required by law on any Artex applied before 2000.
| Service | Typical Urgency | Exterior / Scaffold Access Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Skimming | Routine | No |
| Re-plastering | Routine | No |
| Plasterboarding | Routine | No |
| Ceiling Plastering | Routine | No |
| External Rendering | Planned | Yes |
| Artex Removal | Routine / Planned | No, unless applied before 2000 (asbestos survey required) |
Cost Guide
The site visit & written quote is Free, covering diagnosis only, not the cost of a full job, parts, or follow-on labour, so get a free quote for the actual repair price.
Detailed Cost Guide
| Item | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Skimming | £15–£25 per m², or £430–£550 for a medium-sized room |
| Re-plastering | £25–£45 per m² on bare brick |
| Plasterboarding | £25–£40 per m² dot-and-dab with skim; £16 per m² walls / £37 per m² ceilings supply-and-fit only |
| Ceiling Plastering | £275–£575 to skim a ceiling; £700–£1,000 to plasterboard and skim |
| External Rendering | £30–£80 per m², including painting, depending on render system |
| Artex Removal | £22.60–£32.54 per m² for chemical removal; asbestos survey required by law if applied before 2000 |
These are typical UK market ranges for reference, not fixed Soraiz Builders prices. Get a free quote for an accurate price based on your job.
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Get a Free Plastering QuoteOur Plastering & Rendering Process
A straightforward process from first contact through to finished work, with clear pricing at every step.
A plasterer assesses the wall or ceiling condition and provides a written quote within 2 hours.
Surfaces are prepared, damaged areas are made good, and plaster or render is applied in the required coats.
The finish is left to dry, checked for a smooth, paint-ready surface, and the job is signed off.
Local to London
Soraiz Builders has completed plastering and rendering work across London's older housing stock, including solid-brick Victorian terraces in Hackney Wick and Islington that still need traditional re-plastering rather than plasterboard, and 1930s semis around Watford where blown plaster on external walls is common ahead of a re-render.
What Clients Say About Soraiz Builders
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to skim a room in London?
Skimming a room in London typically costs £430 to £550 for a medium-sized room, averaging around £24 per m². The price depends on room size, wall condition and whether the ceiling is included. Most rooms are skimmed in one to three days, plus drying time before painting.
What's the difference between skimming and re-plastering?
Skimming applies a thin finishing coat over existing sound plaster or plasterboard. Re-plastering adds a full backing coat before the skim, used when the existing plaster is damaged, blown or has come away from the wall. Re-plastering costs more, at £25 to £45 per m² compared with £15 to £25 per m² for skimming.
How much does exterior rendering cost in London?
Exterior rendering in London typically costs £30 to £80 per m², including painting, depending on the render system used. Sand and cement render sits at the lower end; silicone and monocouche finishes cost more but need repainting less often. Scaffolding is a separate cost on top.
Does my Artex ceiling need an asbestos survey before removal?
Yes, if the Artex was applied before 2000. Artex installed before 1985 is assumed to contain asbestos without needing a survey; Artex from 1985 to 2000 needs testing to confirm. Removal or skimming over asbestos-containing Artex must be carried out safely by a qualified plasterer.
How long does plaster need to dry before painting?
Fresh plaster needs to dry fully before painting, which typically takes several days depending on room size, ventilation and the time of year. Most decorators recommend a mist coat (diluted paint) as the first coat once the plaster is dry, rather than painting directly onto fresh plaster.
Can you skim over Artex instead of removing it?
Yes, in most cases a plasterer can skim directly over Artex without removing it, provided the surface is sound. This is often the safer option where asbestos is present, since it seals the surface rather than disturbing it. Removal is only needed where the Artex is loose, damaged, or the property is being sold and disclosure is required.
Get a Free Plastering Quote
From Skimming to Re-plastering, Soraiz Builders covers plastering and rendering London, with regular projects in Hayes, Harrow, Wembley, Ealing, Hillingdon, Brent and beyond. A written quote follows within 2 hours.