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Very happy with the job. Harrison was responsive, turned up on time and completed the work professionally. Thank you!

Ceiling Plaster Repair and Painting

$200

Jay is very friendly and easy to deal with. He did a great quality job, I’ll definitely be using his services again.

Plaster repair

$200

Fantastic service -friendly professional and good communication

Fix roof leak and repair plasterboard

$200

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Did the old plaster on your wall or ceiling crack? Maybe your plaster got punctured by accident as you were moving furniture? Whatever caused the damage, Airtasker can find you the right Tasker to fix it! We can match you with some of the most experienced and skilled plaster repair specialists in your area - even at short notice!

All it takes is to make a post with all the crucial details. Mention the type of plaster damage it is, whether it’s on your walls or ceilings, your location, and your budget. Qualified Taskers will ask you about the damage with a free quote. You can get dozens of inquiries within minutes, so don’t be surprised and try not to settle on the first offer.

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This can take as little as a few hours to at most a couple of weeks. The time it will take can depend on the severity of the damage and the complexity of the repairs. In some cases, temperature and humidity are also factors as these can affect how fast each layer of filler, adhesive or new plaster dries. You can ask your Tasker for an estimate of how long it may take to do these repairs. 

Only if you have a good reason to do so, such as if it’s coming off in large pieces, it’s not advisable to remove old plaster. Old plaster in your home is often of a higher quality than most other materials (like drywall), and you can lose its soundproofing and mould-inhibiting benefits. This is also laborious and time-consuming, and therefore costly, so you may want to hire an expert to repair and restore your plaster instead. 

It sure can! Old plaster that’s restored can increase your home’s historical authenticity. If yours is a Victorian-era home, don’t remove any of the plaster - this is very sturdy, buyers expect it to have it, and you may get a higher appraisal than other homes on the market. Should you build a new home, try using as much plaster as possible to make it more durable, require less maintenance and make your home more valuable.

Efflorescence is the appearance of white crystalline material after the plaster has dried. This is caused by soluble salts present within the wall or ceiling or present in the water, lime, sand or other material used to make the plaster. This can be unsightly and make it difficult (if not impossible) for any paint to stick to the surface. You can remedy this by washing and dry-brushing the surface until no more crystalline material appears.   

Yes, absolutely. Just remember that you can’t paint plaster that has only recently been repaired and dried right away. New plaster can be dry to the touch after about 1 to 2 days, but it may not be completely dry deep down! As plaster absorbs moisture, it can make a fresh coat of paint peel off after it’s dry. To be sure, let the plaster dry for about 4 to 6 weeks, then apply and smooth the primer or paint. 

Most cracks on plaster are due to age. Over the years, plaster can separate from its lath and show up as cracks on the surface - this is cosmetic damage and can be fixed. But if plaster cracks are diagonal or jagged and measure more than 6 millimetres in width, this can be a sign of a more severe problem. These can be signs of a shifted foundation or deteriorated or collapsed wood beams due to termites; you may hire pest control to inspect

What do plaster repair services include?

Plaster repair services include all the activities necessary to fix damaged plaster on your walls or ceilings. This service can consist of fixing all sorts of damage like holes, gouges, pits or hairline cracks in plaster. Your plaster repair Tasker can inspect the site, assess the damage, prepare the necessary tools and materials, fix the damage, and apply the appropriate finish. 

Site assessment

Your plaster repair Tasker does a thorough inspection of the walls and ceilings that need repairs. They can assess the extent and nature of the damage and see if it’s as simple as plaster crack repair or is a more complex job like blown plaster repair or lath and plaster repair. Your Tasker can take the appropriate measurements of the damage, such as the depth and size of cracks, to determine how much material they need and what tools to prepare.  

If during the inspection, your Tasker discovers water damage to your plaster, you may want to hire someone to check and fix the pipes before they start. 

Site & materials preparation

Your Tasker may cover your floor with a plastic dust sheet or other protective material. Some Taskers may move furniture out of the way. They may also cover any light switches or electrical sockets that are close to the damaged plaster. Should you want new wirings installed, make sure to hire someone to do this first before the plaster repairs.  

If necessary, your Tasker may prime the damaged areas - this can include scraping the edges of cracks, then dusting off raised and excess material, then brushing the area with carpenter’s glue to give better surface adhesion for the filler and new plaster. Your Tasker can do this and other appropriate prep work on the damage.

Performing repairs

Once the site is prepared, and the materials are ready, your Tasker can do the repairs. They can use proven techniques and the right tools and materials. This can include plaster repair with a skim application, plaster repair with Polycell, plaster repair with Polyfilla, gypsum plaster repair and any other appropriate repair methods.  

Some Taskers can remove and replace broken laths, although you may have to hire a separate service if the damage to the lath is extensive. Following best practices, your Tasker can apply as much filler and new plaster as needed to fill the cracks, gouges or holes in the wall or ceiling plaster. Note that they can allow each layer of filler or plaster to dry in-between applications.

Finishing touches

Your Tasker can smoothen the new plaster once all the layers have dried. They can use sandpaper of the appropriate coarseness or fineness to make the new plaster level with the rest of the wall or ceiling. If necessary, your Tasker can apply finishing oils or primer for fresh paint.  

Speaking of which, why not have your walls or ceilings painted in a new or different colour?

Recent Plaster Repair tasks

Need some plaster repairs done

$300

Pascoe Vale VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Need some plaster repairs done around the house such as repairing peeling paint, replacing holes, replacing high wall vents etc. happy to pay a daily wage and agree on number of days.

I need a plaster repair around a power point

$75

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Plaster wall hole repair around power point repaired as cleanly as possible. I'd like to avoid my agent even knowing it happened & really don't want to have to paint too much around it. PowerPoint itself is sound & working fine, but i am avoiding using it until it is repaired.

Plaster repair work

$250

Gisborne VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Repair ceiling plaster, carry out joining and install and join of small panel. ready for paint

Plaster repairs

$400

Viewbank VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Repair 23 light switch patches from electrical work. Some ceiling patches

Gyprock Plaster Repair

$400

Campbelltown NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Get ceiling ready for painting, patch holes. Plaster cornice. Potential repairs of existing gyprock (not replacement). Length EST 3m x 1m. MISC holes in the ceiling from previous fixtures.

Repair plaster and paint

$450

South Morang VIC 3752, Australia

14th Nov 2024

I have recently had four split system air conditioners installed at home. All four systems are located inside a bulkhead (intent is that units are concealed). I require a plasterer to plaster and the paint the bulkhead. Please provide quotation to install plaster and paint for one unit and I may request you install plaster to all four units separately. Some existing plaster board available per photo.

Plaster repair

$120

Richmond VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Hole in plaster wall repair

Minor plaster repairs

$150

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Minor plaster repairs to wall and ceiling (2 locations)

Professional and thorough plastering job from Craig, nice guy as well!

Plaster repairs

$350

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Scope: 1. Repair / patch / replace 3 sections of ceiling plaster - Refer to photos 2. Easy access - House is vacant Flexible on patch or repair or or replace sections. Exclude: painting - will be done by painter

Amazing, so friendly, solution orientated and professional! Highly recommend

Plaster Repair

$125

Northcote VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Looking for someone to patch up these 2 small holes Need this done before Friday

Did an amazing job, would recommend. Thanks!

Garage ceiling replace, plaster and paint

$1,500

Kingsbury VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Hi, I need someone to replace garage ceiling and paint it. Single car garage. Please see photos Location Kingsbury.

Awesome bloke! Did job quickly and fixed up our garage ceiling in 2 days including painting!!

Repair plaster and paint

$130

Carlton VIC, Australia

31st Oct 2024

Repair holes in wall, sand and paint - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JBEJZXQE9NFC2AFJTD1DYV2E

Always amazing work. Will be using again for sure

Repair plaster and repaint on a couple of walls.

$300

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

31st Oct 2024

I have 1 hole in a plaster wall and a couple "dents" that I need repaired. The three sections will need to be repainted.

Gabrielle is a master of his trade. Excellent job and it was all done efficiently. Highly recommend him.

Plaster repair

$10

St Kilda VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2024

Need to repair wall & paint

Good work good comminctiom

Repair plasterboard and paint.

$100

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

27th Oct 2024

Previously had tape on walls which has ripped off a layer of the plaster board. It requires patching over the board and repainting over the patches to match the wall colour. 4 small areas (refer to photos). I can supply the paint. LOOKING FOR QUOTES

Great experience, very good communication

Plaster Repair Ceiling

$100

Gaythorne QLD, Australia

25th Oct 2024

Need some professional help filling a hole in our ceiling that was made when we relocated our smoke alarm this week. See photos. We will love it if the ceiling could be painted as well. Approximate hole size is 5-7cm diameter.

Highly recommend! Phan did an outstanding job repairing our ceiling plaster! He was great at communicating what was involved, prompt and professional!

Ceiling plaster repair

$300

Seaforth NSW, Australia

24th Oct 2024

High quality ceiling repair required. Image attached. Repair and repaint.

The master arrived. He said a few words , went straight to work. A big gap in our ceiling looked terrible. But he got to work with a few words and with the masters ease. And his job was absolutely perfect. No wonder the guy has 1,700 jobs on Airtasker. (!!)

Small patch Plaster repair

$50

Officer VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Small hole on the wall, size is 2 x 2 cm. See attached photo. Need to be repaired and painted so no mark left behind after fixing. Please send me your best offer

Abdullah done a great job with the task, very happy with his work and end result.

Plaster repair

$120

Croydon VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2024

Need some small plaster repairs done - 7 in total. Please see attached pics (there are 3 of the same size - last pic) Thank you!

Couldn't fault Gabrielle. Professional, punctual and a lovely bloke. Highly recommended.

Plaster repair

$100

Griffin QLD, Australia

4th Oct 2024

Fix the hole in the wall We have a hole in the wall from a water leak. A hole was cut in the wall and now needs to be repaired. See photo attached.

Great work. Did extra work after looking at what needed to be done. 5 stars. Highly recommend