Written by Mark Reid,
Trades Editor ·Verified 22 August 2026
Lincoln's housing stock throws up more variety than people expect, from the Victorian terraces around Monks Road and Sincil Bank to newer estates out towards North Hykeham and Waddington. That mix matters when you're hiring a plasterer. An older lime-plastered wall in the Cathedral Quarter needs different handling to a stud partition in a 1990s build off Skellingthorpe Road. Damp is a recurring issue in some of the older properties near the River Witham too, so a plasterer who understands when to bring in a damp specialist first, rather than just skimming over a problem, is worth having on your side. Whether it's a full re-plaster after a rewire, a ceiling repair following a leak, or rendering the outside of a bungalow in Birchwood, local knowledge counts for a lot.
The businesses featured here come from public business listings, ranked mainly by review rating and the number of reviews they've built up, with a modest boost for those that list a working website and phone number. We also read through each business's homepage to check that plastering is genuinely their main line of work, which is what stops tilers, builders or handymen who dabble in plastering from cluttering up this page. Any listing flagged as permanently closed gets removed automatically as part of that process. Where you spot a Trust Verified badge next to a business, that firm has gone further and passed our full verification, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information. Our How We Verify page sets out exactly what that involves. For businesses without the badge, none of that has been independently confirmed by us, so it's down to you to check before booking.
Before agreeing to any work, ask to see examples of previous jobs, ideally something similar in scale to yours, whether that's a full house re-plaster or a single ceiling patch. Check what plaster or render system they intend to use and why, particularly for external rendering where the wrong finish can trap moisture behind it. It's also sensible to confirm public liability insurance yourself rather than assume it, and to ask how they handle drying times and snagging if cracks appear a few weeks later. Get at least two or three quotes for anything beyond a small patch repair. Prices vary a fair amount across Lincoln depending on the plasterer's workload and the finish you want, so a written quote that breaks down materials and labour separately makes comparing them much easier.
How We Select & Rate The Best Plasterers in Lincoln
Ranking is based on review rating and review count pulled from public business listings, with a small lift given to businesses that show a working website and phone number. We check each business's homepage to confirm plastering work is genuinely what they primarily offer, which keeps unrelated trades off this page. Listings flagged as permanently closed are removed automatically. Businesses marked Trust Verified have additionally passed our full verification, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information; see our How We Verify page for the full list. Other businesses here haven't been independently verified by us, and inclusion isn't an endorsement, so do your own checks before hiring.
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JS Plastering Tiling Painting covers plastering, tiling and painting work for households across Lincoln. The business has built up a 5-star record from 57 reviews, reflecting consistent workmanship across smaller decorating jobs and larger wall and surface projects. Clients can expect the three trades handled under one roof rather than separate contractors.
K & L Plastering Contractors handles skimming and re-plastering work for homes across Lincoln, taking on jobs from single-room repairs to full property renovations. Based in the LN6 area, the firm has built up a rating of 4.4 from 27 reviews on Google. Details of the work are available via the company website.
Families across Lincoln renovating older properties turn to The Lincoln Plastering Company for skimming, rendering and repair work suited to period walls. The firm holds a five star record from seven reviews, reflecting consistent finish quality on domestic jobs. Work is generally arranged room by room to fit around household routines rather than disrupting a whole home at once.
Landlords and letting agents managing rental properties around Lincoln use Ken Bowen Plasterer for re-plastering work between tenancies, where quick turnaround matters as much as finish quality. The business holds a five-star rating from six reviews, covering skimming, patching and general plastering for both residential and rental properties.
Rendering and skimming work makes up much of the workload at DW Plastering Services, covering both new plaster on bare walls and repairs to damaged ceilings across Lincoln. The firm also handles smaller patching jobs alongside full-room replastering, fitting around domestic renovation schedules. Based in the LN6 area, it serves customers throughout the city and surrounding villages.
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For a single room skim, expect somewhere around £250 to £450 depending on size and how much prep is needed. A full house re-plaster after a rewire or renovation, say a three-bedroom terrace, often runs from £2,500 to £4,500 including materials. External rendering is a bigger job again, typically £45 to £75 per square metre depending on the render system used. Prices shift based on how much old plaster needs hacking off, how dry the walls are, and how far the plasterer has to travel. Getting two or three quotes is normal practice and usually reveals a fairly wide spread.
How long does plastering take to dry before I can paint?
Fresh plaster in Lincoln's damper months, particularly autumn and winter, can take a week or more per coat to dry properly, sometimes longer in poorly ventilated rooms. As a rough guide, allow about a week per 5mm of thickness in reasonable conditions, and don't rush it with a fan heater right up close, as that can cause cracking. Most plasterers will use a mist coat of diluted paint first anyway, which helps you gauge whether the wall's ready for a full coat.
Do I need to move furniture and take up carpets before the plasterer arrives?
Yes, generally. Most plasterers expect the room cleared or at least the furniture pulled well away from the walls and covered with dust sheets. Carpets should ideally come up or be protected, since plaster splashes and dust get everywhere. Some plasterers include basic dust sheeting in their quote, but it's worth asking upfront rather than assuming, especially if you've got a wool carpet or something you don't want ruined.
Can a plasterer fix damp patches on my walls, or do I need someone else first?
A plasterer can skim over a damp patch, but if the underlying cause isn't sorted, whether that's a failed damp-proof course, a leaking gutter, or rising damp common in some of Lincoln's older terraces near the Brayford, the problem will just come back through the new plaster. It's worth getting a damp specialist to identify the cause first, then bring the plasterer in once it's fixed. A decent plasterer should flag this rather than just skim over it and hope for the best.
What's the difference between skimming and rendering, and which do I need?
Skimming is the thin, smooth top coat applied to internal walls and ceilings, usually over plasterboard or an existing base coat. Rendering is the external equivalent, applied to brick or block work outside to protect against weather and give a finished look. If you're patching an internal wall or finishing a stud partition, you need skimming. If you're covering the outside of a house, perhaps pebbledash removal on an older Lincoln property, that's rendering, and it's a different skill set and material altogether.
How do I choose between plasterers in Lincoln when several look similar on paper?
Start by reading a good spread of recent reviews rather than just the star rating, since patterns in the comments (reliability, tidiness, communication) tell you more than a number does. Ask each plasterer for photos of jobs similar to yours and, if possible, a contact number for a previous customer. Confirm they hold public liability insurance and ask to see proof rather than taking their word for it. Get written quotes from at least two or three, itemised for materials and labour, so you're comparing like for like. If a badge like Trust Verified is shown, check what it covers on our How We Verify page, and for anyone without it, run those checks yourself before signing anything.
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