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How Much Does It Cost to Plaster a Room in 2026?

18 August 2026 | 9 min read | Matty Anderson

Plastering a standard room costs between £400 and £850 in the North West, depending on size, the condition of what's already on the walls and whether the ceiling is included. A full price table, what drives the number up, what a proper quote should itemise, and how to tell a skim from a full re-plaster before anyone quotes you.

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