Finding a reliable plasterer in Dundee isn't always straightforward. Dundee's jute-era tenements dominate the older neighbourhoods — Hilltown, Lochee, Stobswell — while the waterfront regeneration around the V&A has brought a wave of modern flats. The mix means trades here work across centuries of construction technique in a typical month.

Dundee's older tenement stock often has original lime-plaster ceilings, and the city's plasterers who can repair without ripping out keep the character intact.

We've curated the 5 highest-rated plasterers in the city based on real customer reviews, plus what to expect from a Scottish plasterer in 2026.

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Our top 5 plasterers in Dundee

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Mps Plastering & roughcasting services

★★★★★ 5.0 from 11 reviews · Plasterer

Pitalpin Ct, Dundee DD2 4QT

MPS Plastering provides the very best in professional plastering and roughcasting services across Dundee, Abeerdeen, Edinburgh and North of Scotland. With over 13 years experience across both domestic and commercial sectors

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Scott Gibb Plastering Ltd

★★★★★ 5.0 from 11 reviews · Plasterer

Ruxton Pl, Carnoustie DD7 7EJ

Fully qualified, time served and award winning plastering. All jobs carried out only to the highest standards and at competitive prices! I always aim to leave a clean and tidy job and all waste disposed of properly. Areas covered: Aberdeen to Edinburgh + East coast to West coast Work undertaken includes: • Plaster…

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Master Finish Uk

★★★★★ 5.0 from 10 reviews · Plasterer

Master Finish UK is a professional company specializing in painting, ames taping, plastering, complex plasterboard structures, decorating, and flooring in Scotland. We deliver high-quality services using modern materials and techniques, ensuring a refined finish for clients who value precision and craftsmanship.

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What plasterers in Dundee typically handle

A plasterer applies plaster and rendering to walls and ceilings — skimming, dry-lining, traditional plaster on lath, ornate cornicing repair, external rendering and harling. Scotland's older properties make this a more demanding trade than a smooth-walled new-build estate.

Common jobs: Re-skim of a room; Dry-lining a wall; Cornicing repair; External rendering or harling; Repair after damp treatment; Patch repair around a new door or window.

The Dundee angle. Dundee-specific touchpoints: the older tenement stock has the usual shared-services complexity, the waterfront and Broughty Ferry stock faces coastal weather exposure, and the smaller-city trade pool means relationships with specific tradespeople build up quickly through word of mouth.

When to call vs when to DIY

Filling small cracks or holes with ready-mixed filler is easy. Skimming a whole wall flat is genuinely hard and a botched job costs more to fix than to do properly first time.

If you're not sure where the line is, the hiring guide walks through what to ask, how to vet quotes, and when to walk away.

What a plasterer typically costs in Dundee

UK averages for Q1 2026. Sourced from Checkatrade and industry-body data. Scottish prices typically run close to UK average — BCIS reports Scottish construction input costs +5% YoY in 2026. Actual prices vary by job complexity, materials and local supply/demand. Always get a written quote.

Day rate for bigger jobs: c. £300.

Typical job costs:

JobTypical Scottish range
Skim one room£430–£550
Skim plaster per m²c. £24
Whole-house re-skim (3-bed)£3,500–£5,500
External rendering / harling (per m²)£30–£80

Registrations to look for: Trustmark; Federation of Master Builders; Institute of Roofing (for external rendering specialists).

How we ranked these

We assess every plasterer operating in Dundee against a 4.5★+ minimum customer rating, then sort by a composite of average rating and review volume. Top 5 only — no paid placements, no sponsorship. Refreshed every quarter.

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