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Cost to skim a room in East Devon

If you're looking to paint or wallpaper the rooms in your home, you might be thinking about having the walls skimmed. Skimming involves a plasterer adding a thin layer of finishing plaster to your walls to give them a perfect smooth finish ready for painting or papering. But how much does it cost in East Devon?

The cost to skim a room in East Devon varies from £410 (SUMNER CONSTRUCTION based in EX16) to £545 (Mew Developments Ltd based in DT7), but these are just estimates based on our database of rates from plasterers. 

The best way to get an accurate price for skimming a room is to get actual quotes. Post your job on HaMuch and we'll match you with plasterers in East Devon.

Estimates for skim a room near East Devon
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  • Factors that affect the cost of skimming a room
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  • How do I know if I need skimming or plastering?
  • How long does a skimmed room take to dry?
  • How long after a skim coat can I paint?
  • How long does a skim coat last?
  • Can I skim my own walls?

  • Estimates for common plasterer jobs in East Devon;

    JobEstimate
    Skim a room£473
    Rendering a 4-bed detached home (no scaffolding)£7477
    Rendering an external wall per sqm£43 per sqr metre
    Plastering a medium sized room (walls only)£465
    Cost to fit coving£65
    New wall plastering and skimming£22
    Plastering over an exposed chimney breast£22
    Plastering and skimming a medium sized room (walls only)£22
    Skimming a medium sized room (walls only)£22
    New ceiling plastering and skimming a medium sized room£22
    Rendering a 2-bed bungalow (no scaffolding)£22
    Rendering a 3-bed semi-detached house (no scaffolding)£22


    Rates for other East Devon trades