Find Trusted Plasterers in West London

Plastering in West London covers everything from skim coating newly boarded walls in a loft conversion to restoring ornate cornicing in a Victorian townhouse. The skill gap between someone who can skim a flat wall and someone who can match 150-year-old decorative plasterwork is enormous. Know which type of plasterer you need before you start searching.

Types of plastering work

Skim plastering (applying a thin finishing coat over plasterboard) is the most common job. Solid plastering applies a thicker coat directly to blockwork or brick. Rendering covers external walls. Specialist work includes ornamental plastering, cornice and ceiling rose restoration, and lime plastering for heritage properties. Most plasterers in West London handle skim and solid work; specialist and ornamental work requires finding someone with specific experience.

Plastering costs in West London

Skim plastering costs between £15 and £25 per square metre in West London. A standard ceiling in a 4m by 4m room costs £250 to £400 to skim. Replastering a full room (walls and ceiling, including hacking off old plaster) runs £600 to £1,200 depending on room size. External rendering costs £40 to £60 per square metre for a standard sand and cement render, or £60 to £90 per square metre for monocouche (self-coloured) render. Lime plastering for period properties commands premium rates of £30 to £50 per square metre.

When you need a plasterer

New plasterboard walls and ceilings always need skimming before painting. Walls with cracks, blown areas (hollow-sounding patches), or uneven surfaces benefit from a fresh skim. Properties being rewired typically need patching where cable chases have been cut. Damp-affected walls need the source of damp fixed first, then replastering with an appropriate system, which might include a salt-retardant base coat and a lime finish for breathability.

Getting a good finish

Plastering is one trade where the quality difference between average and excellent is immediately visible. A good plasterer leaves walls perfectly flat and smooth, ready to paint without sanding. An average one leaves bumps, ridges, and trowel marks that show up the moment you put a coat of paint on. Ask to see recent work, ideally before it has been painted, when flaws are most visible.

Find a plasterer for your West London project from the listings below.