Plasterer day rates in South East
South East England · 2026
£255–£400
per day, ex VAT
£32–£50
per hour
+15%
vs UK average
A plasterer working in South East typically charges £255–£400 a day (£32–£50 an hour), ex VAT — 15% above the UK average of £285 a day. The commuter belt carries a clear premium — strong renovation demand from Surrey, Kent, Sussex and the Home Counties keeps diaries full, and many trades here can pick and choose their jobs.
Most domestic plastering is quoted per room or per wall, but the numbers underneath are built on a day rate. A good plasterer's diary fills through word of mouth faster than almost any other trade — the finish is visible to every visitor.
What moves a plasterer's rate
- 01Skim over existing surfaces versus full float-and-set on new walls
- 02Ceiling work, which is slower and harder on the body — often priced up
- 03Room-based pricing is common for domestic work, with the day rate underneath it
- 04Drying times that shape how many visits a job actually takes
South East vs everywhere else
| London | £295–£475 |
| South East | £255–£400 |
| East of England | £230–£370 |
| South West | £220–£350 |
| Scotland | £215–£340 |
| West Midlands | £210–£335 |
| North West | £205–£330 |
| East Midlands | £200–£320 |
| Yorkshire | £200–£315 |
| Wales | £195–£310 |
| North East | £185–£300 |
| Northern Ireland | £180–£285 |
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Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote, and not financial advice.