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Gabriel was amazing and so generous with his time and skills! He was on time to the dot and went above and beyond with the job. For example while the plaster was drying he used the time to fix a chip in my door frame at no extra cost. He also gave me a roller and pallet for me to touch up areas myself. Definitely comes highly recommended 😊

Minor Plaster Repairs

$100

Thanks Chris! Great communication, punctual and did a perfect job on our plaster repairs. Highly recommend!

Plaster repairs / patch-up

$200

Darren has done an exceptional job. He is super friendly, very clean, great communication, on time and reliable. I’d definitely recommend. Thanks again Darren.

Small plaster repair job

$50

Job well done, and flexible hours. Very pleased with the work. Happy to recommend him.

Plaster repairs

$900

Paul communicated well and did a high quality job, thanks!

Repair plaster ceiling after removing 5 vents

$300

I can't say enough good things about Darren and the quality of his work!! The wall really looks like new and he really went above and beyond when the size of the job turned out to be larger than expected. The guarantee is also very real, and he lives up to his word. Worth every penny and then some...thank you so much!

Plaster repair: light prep, paint matching, paint

$100

What's the average cost of a plaster repair contractor

$150 - $360

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$150

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$246

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$360

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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

Roof Plaster Repair and Paint

$150

Lysterfield South VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2024

Looking for someone to repair a hole in ceiling - (see photo) and repaint roof. I can supply the plaster board and the paint if required but feel free to quote with the material (paint and plaster)

Plaster repair

$200

City of Prospect SA, Australia

28th Apr 2024

Hi! I need to fix this hole on the wall approx. 30cmx30cm. painting code is known. please send me quotes and reasonable quotes only 🙏🏼 can pay cash.

Small wall plaster repairs

$100

Morwell VIC, Australia

27th Apr 2024

Small areas of walls in need of repair as soon as possible

Repair plasterboard ceiling holes

$100

Pymble NSW, Australia

27th Apr 2024

Due to repairing bathroom leaking, the plasterboard ceiling in our laundry room has got a hole as shown in the picture, we need an handman help us to replace some plasterboard to fill the hole and re-painting the ceiling. The laundry room is 1.5x3.5M in size as shown in the picture. (paint can be available if required)

Plaster repair and paint

$200

Werribee VIC, Australia

26th Apr 2024

Looking for someone to repair large hole in ceiling - (see photo) and repaint roof. I can supply the plaster board and the paint only.

Jay was on time and communicated really well! He patched up a large hole in my ceiling and had great attention to detail!

Plaster repair or replacement

$300

Bankstown NSW, Australia

26th Apr 2024

I have a hole on my ceiling of the garage due to rain damage. Looking to have it fixed or replaced and wanted to get a quote. Please not the middle section is coming down and not sure if it can be fixed

Amazing work and very friendly. I will definitely be using these services again

Gyprock and plaster repairs

$300

Coogee NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2024

Gyprock repairs required to patch various holes in walls including setting. Airtasker to provide/ supply relevant tools and materials to complete the job.

Very efficient. Highly recommend

Repair plaster

$20

Reservoir VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Old Wall furnace has been taken out. Need plasterboard patched up with a noggin in the middle. Also two holes behind same wall. This is the first wall you see when you walk in the house so the repair must be invisible once painted Send me an offer

Repair plaster wall

$150

Bella Vista NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Repair 6 inch hole in plaster wall

Wall painting and plaster repair

$200

Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

23rd Apr 2024

I have a light brown wall that the paint has come off in spots and a plaster repair where a stair railing mounts have pulled out of the wall

Plaster Repair

$50

Berwick VIC, Australia

20th Apr 2024

Plaster repair. Staircase. As per picture, roughly 40 x 40cm.

Great communication, excellent work.

Plaster repair work

$300

Southbank VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2024

Looking for plasterer to repair and thicken up this open cavity , it needs to be cleaned up on the edging so it can be sanded and clean for an integrated wine fridge to be installed . I also need a few little holes to be patched

Legend ! Great man and great workmanship

Minor plaster repair, paint and rehang curtain

$250

Frankston VIC, Australia

7th Apr 2024

We need our curtain rehung. To do this we need some minor plaster repairs, touch up painting (paint supplied) and then the curtain hung.

Great job, would highly recommend

Wall Plaster Repair

$200

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Apr 2024

Wall damage from command strips, will require plaster and paint. Matched paint will be provided to touch up the wall.

Peter was efficient and a great communicator. Plus did a great job of patching up some walls. Highly recommend.

Plaster repairs

$1,000

Thorneside QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

Need these cracks to the walls and cornice through property repaired. The house was underpinned 2 years ago

Luke had great communication, did a great job and completed the work very quickly. Luke was really nice to deal with. Will definitely be using Luke again!

Repair Plaster Ceiling

$100

Red Hill QLD, Australia

28th Mar 2024

Repair ~20cm crack in plaster ceiling.

Great work, very quick and professional

Plaster repair

$400

Buddina QLD, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Ceiling has cracks where sheets join, potentially need an expansion joint on one of them. Walls have a few small holes from picture frames etc Want it so I can repaint walls and ceiling House will be empty so you won’t be working over furniture Probably a dozen ceiling cracks varying from 400mm to 3000mm Some wall cracks that will also need topping Feel free to ask for more information

Highly recommend Harrison. Great communication, on time, efficient, fantastic at his craft and really well priced.

Plaster Repair

$200

Bayswater North VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Had a son go off the rails damage a wall before he was asked to leave lol.. I have a sheet of plaster for this job but feel it is beyond my skills to do this well ! ..

Good Friendly went Above and Beyond

Repair plaster and screw rail back into wall

$200

Cremorne VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Toilet handrail was pulled out of the wall, plaster needs patch up and rail needs to be screwed back in

Adam was wonderful! Attention to detail was 100%

Wall repair plaster

$120

Coombs ACT 2611, Australia

12th Mar 2024

Three holes in the wall, need to plaster and paint.

Excellent work and highly recommend