Plasterer invoice template (UK)
Invoice a skim, a re-board or a patch repair in minutes. Day rates, labourer and materials lines are ready, and you can switch to per-room or per-m² pricing.
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How plasterers usually charge
There are three common ways to price plastering, and the invoice should follow whichever one you quoted:
- Per room or per job, such as "Skim lounge: walls and ceiling". This is what most homeowners expect.
- Per square metre, which is common for boarding, rendering and bigger areas. Put the area in the quantity column.
- Day rate, for jobs where the prep is hard to predict, often with a labourer on a separate line.
Show the preparation
Customers see a smooth wall and forget what it took to get there. If you hacked off blown plaster, PVA'd, fixed beads or taped joints, mention it, either as a line or in the notes. It explains the price and helps if they ever query it.
Drying time and decorating
Fresh plaster needs time to dry before it's painted, and a mist coat goes on first. Customers who paint too soon blame the plasterer for the cracking or peeling that follows. Put the aftercare in the notes, for example "Leave 4 to 6 weeks before decorating. Mist coat first." The invoice is the one document they're sure to keep.
Materials and waste
Plaster, beads, scrim and boards are a real cost. Show them on their own line. If you took away old plaster or boards, add a waste line too.
Working for a builder?
Plastering for a main contractor usually counts as construction work under CIS. Use the CIS invoice template so the deduction is only taken from your labour.
Frequently asked questions
Should I charge per m² or per room?
Per room is simpler for homeowners. Per m² is fairer on big or unusual areas. Whatever you quoted, invoice the same way.
Do I need to charge VAT as a plasterer?
Only if you're VAT-registered. Most sole-trader plasterers are under the £90,000 threshold.
How do I invoice extra patching I found on the day?
Add it as a separate line, such as "Additional: hack off and re-plaster blown area behind radiator", and mention when you agreed it.
Working for a contractor?
If you're paid under the Construction Industry Scheme, use the CIS version. It works out the deduction and can apply the VAT reverse charge.