A curated guide to Dundee's 5 highest-rated plasterers — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
Most people in Dundee only go looking for a plasterer once something has already gone wrong, which is the worst time to be choosy. 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.
Here are the 5 plasterers in Dundee with the strongest review records, and a quick rundown of what good work should cost.
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All aspects of plastering undertaken. quality clean and tidy work. free estimates, honest pricing.
"Graeme did a great plastering job on damaged kitchen walls following extensive tile removal. He is reliable and tidy too! Highly recommend." — recent customer review
37 Coniston Terrace, Dundee DD3 0AQ
Internal and external plastering specialists with over 17 years experience
"I highly recommend Joe & his team, very particular with every aspect of the job & everything was finished to a high standard, best guys I could have had to do the work in my home, friendly, tidy & hard workers, thank you, we love it 😊😍👏" — recent customer review
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
"Top class workmanship the absolute best rates in town great guy and thanks 😊 would definitely recommend." — recent customer review
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…
"Fantastic job by Scott and his apprentice.fast,friendly and professional service.will definitely be recommending this company to family and friends.Thanks for the great work,kitchen looks amazing" — recent customer review
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.
"Very efficient job done quickly at short notice. I was very grateful to get such a polite, kind decorator painting my 2 bedrooms!" — recent customer review
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.
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.
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:
| Job | Typical Scottish range |
|---|---|
| Skim one room | £430–£550 |
| Skim plaster per m² | c. £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).
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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