What is the price for different types of wall repairs?
Do you have a wall that has seen better days?
From cracks, holes, and all kinds of damage (thanks to furniture moved a bit too hastily!), you need to step in to make some repairs.
But how much does it cost?
In this guide, I’ve broken down all the jobs posted by our clients who have booked their wall plastering expert on Yoojo (discover our service here).
From basic plaster to more advanced repairs, I’ll detail everything, including practical information to help you estimate your budget for the work.
General average cost for any type of wall repair
Here, I took all the jobs on Yoojo and simply worked out the average:
Yoojo provider:
Professional trades person:
*How did I get these results?
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For Yoojo:
I averaged the 203 wall repair jobs for private individuals, completed on our DIY services platform.
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For traditional companies:
I requested 5 quotes in the 6 largest cities in the UK to plaster a 10 m² wall.
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What about the price per m²?
In the UK, the average room size is about 17 m².
To help you estimate the cost of repairs at home, I’ve also calculated the average price per m²:
Trades person on Yoojo:
Traditional company:
1/ Providers set their own rates, Yoojo doesn’t impose any prices. There’s no minimum package. The price depends on the job to be done.
2/ The providers who respond to your ad are often your neighbours: this drastically reduces travel costs.
3/ Providers travel for as little as one hour: no unnecessary half-day packages!
4/ Everything is digital on Yoojo: that means the client pays fewer fees than with a traditional agency.
All average prices, according to types of wall repairs
Whatever the problem with your wall, here are the average prices for resolving it.
Most common repairs: check out average Yoojo prices per m²
Here’s the list of the most common jobs to maintain walls.
For each one, I’ve indicated the average price per m² found on Yoojo:
| Type of repair |
Description |
Materials/Actions needed |
Observed price on Yoojo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracks |
- Micro-cracks: small superficial cracks to fill. - Structural cracks: deeper, may require a professional assessment. |
- Filler plaster for micro-cracks. - Professional diagnosis and intervention for structural cracks. |
£6 / m² (micro) £10 / m² (structural) |
| Holes and chips |
- Small holes: caused by nails or wall plugs, easily fixed. - Large holes or chips: require stronger materials to fill. |
- Smoothing filler for small holes. - Denser filler or mortar for large holes. |
£5 / m² (small) £8 / m² (large) |
| Damp and mould issues |
- Mould stains: often due to damp, need cleaning. - Bubbling paint: repaint after anti-damp treatment. |
- Anti-mould product for cleaning. - Anti-damp paint to prevent further damage. |
£6 / m² (treatment) £8 / m² (paint) |
| Plaster or filler renovation |
- Crumbly plaster: remove damaged parts before reapplying filler. - Damaged plaster: apply a new layer if damage is significant. |
- Filler plaster to fill damaged areas. - Plaster for large sections. |
£9 / m² |
| Deformations and bumps |
- Sanding and smoothing to even out lumpy or irregular surfaces. |
- Sander to smooth raised areas. - Smoothing filler to even the surface after sanding. |
£7 / m² |
| Joint repairs (plasterboard partitions) |
- Cracked joints between plasterboards: need repair to reinforce the partition. |
- Joint tape and filler to cover cracks and strengthen joints between boards. |
£8 / m² |
Bathrooms, fireplaces: what are the prices for special plasters?
Damp or hot areas need special plaster to better protect the walls.
| Type of plaster |
Description |
Use |
Characteristics |
Estimated price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulating plaster |
A plaster incorporating insulating materials to improve the wall’s thermal performance. |
Used to improve a building’s insulation, reduce heat loss, and increase comfort. |
May contain foam, perlite, or other insulating materials. |
£8.7 / m² |
| Refractory plaster |
A plaster that can withstand high temperatures. |
Ideal for fireplaces, stoves, or walls exposed to extreme temperatures. |
Formulated to withstand heat without degrading. |
£10.8 / m² |
| Special plaster for wet areas |
A plaster designed to resist humidity and prevent water damage. |
Used in bathrooms, kitchens, and other damp spaces. |
Waterproof and mould-resistant, it protects walls against moisture. |
£9.2 / m² |
Check out my practical guide on prices for all types of small home jobs:
What about applying an exterior plaster?
Here are the prices depending on the type of plaster you want to apply:
| Type of plaster |
Description |
Use |
Characteristics |
Estimated price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime plaster |
A plaster made from lime, often used for its ability to regulate humidity. |
Suitable for older constructions and stone houses. |
Vapour-permeable, prevents condensation. |
£8.3 / m² |
| Cement-based plaster |
A mixture of cement, sand, and water, very resistant to weather. |
Ideal for walls exposed to moisture. |
Durable, provides good protection against water. |
£7.1 / m² |
| Acrylic plaster |
A synthetic plaster based on acrylic resins. |
Applied to many types of surfaces. |
Flexible, resists cracking well. |
£9.7 / m² |
| Mineral plaster |
Composed of natural materials like silicate or lime. |
Used on traditional façades. |
Vapour-permeable, preserves the integrity of walls. |
£8.5 / m² |
| Insulating plaster |
A plaster that incorporates insulating materials. |
Used in renovation projects. |
Reduces heat loss, improves comfort. |
£10.2 / m² |
| Sprayed plaster |
Applied using a spray gun, often textured. |
Ideal for large or irregular surfaces. |
Allows for various decorative effects. |
£9.5 / m² |
| Rustic-effect plaster |
Simulates the look of stone or old plaster. |
Used for a traditional or rural style. |
Provides a pleasant texture, can be tinted. |
£9.4 / m² |
| Waterproof plaster |
A plaster formulated to resist moisture and water. |
Used in very damp areas. |
Prevents water from penetrating walls. |
£10.9 / m² |
They used Yoojo to repair their wall: here’s how much they paid
Check out these examples to get an even clearer idea of your project’s budget:
Example #1: Plastering a hallway
💰 Total price paid: £65
⏳ Duration of the job: 3h
This client looked for a provider to plaster their hallway.
The smart move?
They mentioned the hallway’s dimensions in their ad and listed the materials provided for the job.
This way, they got genuinely personalised quotes based on their needs.
Example #2: Filling many holes and cracks
💰 Total price paid: £120
⏳ Duration of the job: 6h
Before moving out and returning her rental flat keys, it’s better to fill all the holes in the walls!
This client booked a provider to go over all her walls and fill each hole.
A smart idea to ensure she got her deposit back.
Example #3: Finishing a wall already partly repaired
💰 Total price paid: £207
⏳ Duration of the job: 9h
Sometimes you start the work yourself… before realising it would be easier to ask a more experienced trades person to handle it!
This client had already applied a first coat of plaster on her wall.
But the result wasn’t perfect. The provider stepped in to sand the first coat and then apply the second coat of plaster.
This time, the job’s done perfectly!
Example #4: Plastering an exterior wall
💰 Total price paid: £90
⏳ Duration of the job: 6h
Plastering an exterior wall? No problem!
This client found the right trades person to plaster the concrete block wall along their driveway.
Clever: they posted a photo of the wall with their ad to request a more accurate quote.
On Yoojo, each provider sets their rate and adapts it according to the job.
Example #5: Multiple tasks in one project
💰 Total price paid: £240
⏳ Duration of the job: 8h
In the past, rough textured plaster was very fashionable on interior walls.
But these days, new homeowners want to get rid of it.
This provider came to re-plaster an entire room.
Goodbye vintage style, hello modern interior decor.
Conclusion: your walls will soon look brand new!
You now have an overview of prices and solutions to repair your walls, and it’s time to take action!
Whether it’s a one-off DIY job or a major renovation, repairing your walls won’t cost you too much.
My tip?
Be as precise as possible when you post your free ad on Yoojo.
And don’t hesitate to add photos of the damage on your walls. That way, providers give you more accurate quotes, and you save money!
- Posting an ad on Yoojo is free and without obligation
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- Our community helps you choose thanks to ratings and reviews on each provider’s profile
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- You release payment once the job is done
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