Plasterer quote template (UK)
Price a skim, a re-board or a render clearly, so the customer knows exactly what they're getting before you mix the first bucket.
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Quote what you can see, flag what you can't
Old walls hide things. You won't know how much plaster is blown until you start tapping and hacking off. Quote the job as you see it, and add a line in the terms for the unknowns, for example: "Price assumes existing plaster is sound. Hacking off and replacing blown areas charged at £X per m²."
Be clear about the scope
List each room or area, what you'll do and roughly how much:
- "Lounge: skim walls and ceiling, approx. 42 m²"
- "Hallway: patch repairs and skim, one wall"
- "Kitchen: board and skim ceiling"
Mention beads, angles and making good around sockets and switches if they're included.
What's not included
Plasterers often get blamed for things outside their job. Say whether you're moving furniture, removing wallpaper, taking off coving, or filling and decorating after. A simple "Excludes decorating and electrical work" heads off arguments.
Drying time and access
Tell the customer how long the room will be out of use, and that it needs to dry before painting. If you need a clear room, power and water, put that in the terms too.
Validity
The "valid until" date defaults to 30 days. Change it if your diary is filling up fast.
Frequently asked questions
Should I charge to remove wallpaper?
Many plasterers do, as it can take as long as the skim itself. Either include it in the price or quote it as its own line.
Do I need a deposit?
For bigger jobs, a deposit to secure the date and cover materials is common. Put the amount in the terms.
How accurate does the m² need to be?
Measure carefully and round sensibly. If the real area is very different, explain that and adjust the price.