Income Target
Working Hours
Travel between jobs, unpaid quoting visits, loading/unloading
Annual Overheads
Plasterers typically price by the room or area for larger jobs, but hourly rates are standard for patch repairs. Use the Overhead Calculator for an exact figure.
Profit & Comparison
What is the average hourly rate for a plasterer in the UK?
The typical plasterer hourly rate in the UK ranges from £30–£50/hr nationally. In London and the South East, rates reach £45–£70/hr. North England and Wales are typically at the lower end, around £25–£40/hr.
Plasterers typically charge £30–£50/hr nationally. London rates reach £45–£70/hr. Small patch repairs are usually priced hourly; full rooms and ceilings are priced by the job.
Call-out fees for plasterers
For small repair jobs, a 1-hour minimum is standard. Most plasterers price full rooms per job rather than hourly — use your hourly rate as the foundation to ensure every job is profitable.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average hourly rate for a plasterer in the UK?Plasterers typically charge £30–£50/hr nationally. London rates reach £45–£70/hr. Small patch repairs are usually priced hourly; full rooms and ceilings are priced by the job.
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Should I charge a call-out fee?For small repair jobs, a 1-hour minimum is standard. Most plasterers price full rooms per job rather than hourly — use your hourly rate as the foundation to ensure every job is profitable.
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How many hours a year can I actually bill as a plasterer?After holidays, sick days, training, and admin time, most sole traders have around 207 billable days per year. With 20% of on-site time non-billable (travel, unpaid quoting), real billable hours are typically 1,300–1,400 per year — not the 2,080 a full working year would suggest. Basing your rate on the wrong number means undercharging by thousands.