Exterior wall plastering price

Want to give a different look to your home? Then exterior wall plastering is a perfect option. Plastering an exterior wall is not an easy project, at least not if the exterior wall also needs to look sleek and beautiful. There is a suitable finish for every type of home; different colours and types of plastering. Could you use a plasterer to plaster your exterior walls and are you curious about prices? Then read on.

Costs for external wall plastering

The cost of external wall plastering varies and depends on your wishes and the area to be plastered. The price for exterior wall plastering does tend to be higher than interior wall plastering because higher quality is required. This is because the materials to be applied to an exterior wall are water-resistant or water-repellent. View the price indication for plastering an exterior wall below.

Price examples

Look at 3 price examples below so you can get a better estimate of what it will cost to plastering your exterior walls.

Most chosen work
The most chosen work is plasteringing with spachtelputz. Spachtelputz is resistant to all weather conditions and in terms of appearance, anything is possible. For exterior walls with a total surface area of 150 m2 , consider an average price of £2,400 for the entire project, including materials, labour costs and VAT.

Bigger project
Want to give your home a unique look? Then make use of sanding. Sanding is a type of plaster that can only be used when the surface has been properly prepared. For an area of 150 m2 , the average price is £ 3,000, including materials, labour costs and VAT. If so, this can save on the cost per square metre. Consider the cheapest cost in the table. For an area of 250 m2, you pay an average of £3,000, including materials, labour costs and VAT.

How does the price structure of plastering look like?

What choices affect the price?

Check out which choices will affect the cost of having your exterior walls plastered.

Choice 1: The type of plaster
When plastering an exterior wall, there are usually 3 types of plaster to choose from: fine sanding, plastering and plaster.

Sanding
Are you opting for a finish that’s finished in one go? Then opt for sanding work. A sanding layer varies from 3 mm to 1 cm thick. Once the plasterer has applied the layer, it is sanded down with a sponge to create a nice effect and create a water-repellent plaster.

Spachtelputz
Spachtelputz can be used both indoors and outdoors. However, it is important when plastering the exterior wall, to use exterior quality. By using this type of plaster, you will enjoy the result for a long time. Spachtelputz is scratch- and impact-resistant and can easily be kept clean with a high-pressure cleaner.

Plaster
Plaster is a bonded plaster of smooth cement. Cement is material that stands up well to moisture. A plaster layer that is applied can be sealed with an exterior wall paint after it has cured.

Choice 2: Reinforcement against cracks
Despite the fact that exterior wall plastering is of better quality than interior wall plastering, there is a chance of cracks. When this happens, mesh must be applied and embedded between two layers of plastering or the pointing replaced. The mesh holds the layers together when there is stress on the plastering. A tip is to apply this reinforcement immediately when plastering. Replacing grouting costs on average £40 per m2.

Choice 3: Façade insulation
Insulating the façade not only saves on energy costs, but it also dampens noise from outside. Façade insulation is plastic sheets that are glued onto the façade. After gluing the sheets on, reinforcement mesh must be placed before the final finishing layer can be applied. Plastic sheets are available in all shapes and sizes from 1 cm to 8 cm thick. Below is a price indication of the costs for facade insulation.

Choice 4: Additional option
It is possible to hire a plasterer by the hour or by the square metre. Do you want to have a small area plastered? Then it is smart to hire the plasterer by the hour. A plasterer costs between £20 and £60 per hour, depending on the material and experience. For larger projects, it is difficult to estimate how long a plasterer will be working on the project. That is why we usually agree on an amount per square metre. A plasterer costs between £12 and £20 per m2.

Don’t forget to check with the municipality for a permit when you want to plaster the outside wall. If you want to restore the facade to its former state, you do not need to apply for a permit.