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Quoting Software for Plasterers

Quote skimming, boarding, rendering, and dry lining jobs in under 5 minutes. The AI calculates surface area, material quantities, and labour based on coat count and finish type.

No account needed · Free to use · Takes 60 seconds

Time to quote: Full replaster of a 3-bed semi

Full replaster of a 3-bed semi — all rooms stripped to brick, bonding coat and skim throughout, ceilings skimmed, new plasterboard to extension walls, and beads to all reveals.

Manual

1–2 hours

With AI

4 minutes

The problem with manual quoting for plasterers

Sound familiar?

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Area calculations across multiple rooms

Calculating wall and ceiling area room by room — deducting windows and doors — takes significant time on larger properties. A single missed room or miscalculation throws out the whole quote.

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Material quantity estimation

Bag counts for bonding, browning, finish, and board adhesive need to be right. Underordering stalls the job; overordering wastes money and storage.

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Coat and finish complexity

Different surface conditions require different numbers of coats and different products. Quoting a scratch-and-float render is very different from a simple board-and-skim.

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Dry lining vs wet plaster pricing

Clients often don't understand the cost difference between dot-and-dab dry lining, metal stud partitions, and traditional wet plastering. Clear, itemised quotes build trust and reduce pushback.

What the quoting software does for plasterers

Built specifically for plasterer quoting — not a generic tool.

Surface area calculator

Calculate total plaster area across multiple rooms, automatically deducting standard window and door openings to give accurate material quantities.

Material quantity estimation

Bag counts for bonding coat, browning, finish plaster, and board adhesive are calculated automatically with appropriate coverage rates.

Multi-coat scoping

Quotes differentiate between single-coat skim, two-coat plaster, scratch-and-float render, and pebbledash — each with correct material and labour costs.

Dry lining quotes

Full quotes for dot-and-dab plasterboard, metal stud partitions, and acoustic lining — broken down by board cost, fixings, and labour.

Rendering scoping

External render quotes cover scratch coat, float coat, and finish — with options for silicone render, K-rend, and traditional sand and cement.

Professional PDF output

Send professional plastering quotes as branded PDFs directly from the app.

Example quote breakdown

Here's what a typical AI-generated quote looks like for plasterers.

Job description

Full replaster of a 3-bed semi — all rooms stripped to brick, bonding coat and skim throughout, ceilings skimmed, new plasterboard to extension walls, and beads to all reveals.

Bonding coat (bags)£180
Finish plaster (bags)£140
Plasterboard (extension, 12 sheets)£220
Angle beads & accessories£85
PVA & primer£45
Labour (2 plasterers, 4 days)£2,400
Estimated total£3,070

* Example only. Actual quotes vary by job, region, and materials chosen.

Compliance included automatically

Every plasterer quote automatically flags relevant regulatory requirements.

Asbestos survey required before stripping plaster in properties built before 2000
Acoustic plasterboard required in party walls to meet Part E Building Regulations
External render on insulated systems (EWI) requires Building Regs notification
Working at height regulations apply for ceiling work above standard reach

Frequently asked questions

What is the best quoting app for plasterers in 2026?

Sleepless Tradesman is purpose-built for UK plasterers — it calculates surface area, material quantities, and labour costs across multiple rooms, generating a professional quote in under 5 minutes.

Can plastering quoting software calculate material quantities?

Yes. The AI calculates bag counts for bonding, browning, and finish plaster based on total surface area and number of coats — with standard coverage rates built in.

Does the app handle rendering quotes?

Yes. External render quotes cover scratch coat, float coat, and finish — with options for traditional sand and cement, K-rend, and silicone render systems.

Can I quote dry lining and plasterboard jobs?

Yes. The app covers dot-and-dab plasterboard, metal stud partitioning, and acoustic lining — all broken down by board, fixings, adhesive, and labour.

Is there free quoting software for plasterers?

Yes — Sleepless Tradesman is free to use with no signup required. The Pro plan adds invoicing, job management, and CIS calculations for subcontract labour.