A close-up photo of a person repairing a plaster wall, using a putty knife to apply plaster compound to a damaged area.
A close-up photo of a person repairing a plaster wall, using a putty knife to apply plaster compound to a damaged area.

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Everything as described, and so accomodating! Thanks Jason!

Ceiling plaster repaired and plaster cut for heating vents

$200

Great job, very efficient, painted as well!

Plaster repair 2 holes inside home

$100

Great job,will use agian 👍

Minor plaster repairs in Mordialloc

$200

Excellent work by Roy. Did a perfect job, went above and beyond. Very punctual and good communication. Would recommend to everyone.

Plaster repairs

$500

Guy did a fantastic job. Very professional. Completed tasks without any issues and in excellent time frame. Highly recommend his services to anyone.

Demolish kitchen, plaster repair, paint

$5,000

Brenton helped with installing an external door and wall repair . He was great with the communication, quality and his efficiency.

Carpenter to repair Plaster wall and door replacement

$400

What's the average cost of a plaster repair contractor

$180 - $400

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$180

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$260

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$400

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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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Top Plaster Repair related questions

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

Plaster repair to garage wall & bedroom door repair

$200

Riverstone NSW, Australia

1st Nov 2025

I have a hole in my garage wall needs to be plastered/sanded and I have a crack in a bedroom door if possible to be fixed. Cheers.

Internal wall chip & plaster repairs

$500

Lesmurdie WA, Australia

1st Nov 2025

HI, after a quote to repair several internal wall chips and cracks on a house

Plaster repair/tidy up

$400

Coombabah QLD, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Removed a section of wall recently and want the plastering and skirting etc tidied up ready to paint.

Plaster repair

$400

Princes Hill VIC 3054, Australia

31st Oct 2025

I have 3 large holes I need to replaster. The first is in the bathroom, a leak caused a large break in the cieling. I've cut around most the damaged area. The second and there are covering air cavities that are no longer required. See attached photos.

Repair plaster wall

$80

Moorabbin VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Repair / repatch a very small patch in the wall (towards the roof). No bigger than 5cm x 5cm. We have paint on site to match already. Ideally on Wednesday the 5th. Anytime between 9am - 2pm

Plaster repair - replacement

$250

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Need plaster board taken out and replaced and filled 1mx1m

White set plaster repair

$400

North Fremantle WA, Australia

30th Oct 2025

I’ve had a new door frame installed and need the interior white set plaster around the new door repaired. Not a huge area that needs to be repaired. Door height is 2.3m and the new brickwork is 300mm wide. No painting required, just the plastering.

Plaster repair

$400

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Two large plaster pieces at the front of house and in garage have come off and are sagging. Need someone to repair existing or replace the boards.

Repair plastering

$300

Yatala QLD, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Needing a repair done on a section of wall and roof. Part of it is where the cornice is. Don’t pay attention to price. Let me know what you can do it for

Adam did a great job at fixing the plastering that we needed to. Said he was gonna be here at a time and turned up on that time.. seamless

Minor plaster repair

$750

Avondale Heights, Victoria

25th Oct 2025

Minor plaster repairs after electrician work.

Great job, efficient and same day because he was nearby.

Repair plaster + install toilet roll holder.

$100

Diamond Creek VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2025

The toilet roll holder has pulled out of the plaster. Need the plaster patched, painted and toilet roll holder reinstalled.

Mate, perfect. Wouldn’t even know there was an issue.

Need a plaster repair near a light switch (about 10–12 cm hole).

$150

Doreen VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2025

Need a plaster repair near a light switch (about 10–12 cm hole). Wall needs to be patched, sanded, and painted to match. Power point area — please take care around wiring. Paint can be provided.

Jovanni was punctual and did a great job 👍

Very small plaster repairs

$150

Diamond Creek, Victoria

16th Oct 2025

I just need two small holes plastered up that were left behind due to some movement of electrical points In the photo you can see them covered up by white gaffer tape. Would like holes patched and painted (should have spare paint here for that)

fantastic Work very good communicator. Friendly and punctual and neat and tidy. Highly recommend recommended.

Plaster Repair for Wall Art Holes

$250

Castlecrag NSW, Australia

8th Oct 2025

Patch up wall art wholes, plaster and paint match approximately 10 holes. End of lease. Clean up after please as no cleaning equipment remaining.

So reliable. Fab communication. Perfect job.

Plaster repair

$225

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

Plaster repair—ceiling & wall (prep for paint only) Two patches: 1200mm × 400mm — can use the pre-cut plaster sheet provided (see photo) 200mm × 100mm Finish: sand and prepare ready for painting (no painting required). My offer is all-inclusive, covering materials and the Airtasker fee. Experienced plasterer only, please.

I am very happy with Jeisson. He did a great job and I would highly recommend him.

Plaster repair for a couple of small areas

$150

Sandringham VIC 3191, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

I need a plasterer to repair small sections of walls. There are three areas, please see photos. Two plaster areas were cut off by plumber to re arrange the pipes, and also there is a small damage to the plaster to a wall

Daniel is a fantastic person and he did a amazing job. I highly recommend Daniel.

Paint wall and repair plaster

$100

Arundel, Queensland

19th Sep 2025

Bedroom wall (3m x 2.5m) needs repair to torn plaster, per photo. Paint is provided. for whole wall in slightly lighter colour

Did a great job, on time. Highly recommend

Plaster repair, paint is available. no need to colour match

$100

Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia

16th Sep 2025

plaster, sand and paint. Make good and match to rest of wall finish

Punctual and great work

Repair plaster wall

$10

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Do a quick and dirty temporary repair of this wall and I'll give you a 5* review We are planning a bigger job for this space, just need to temporarily cover this hole. Have the plaster board and skirting materials

Yulong did a great job, communicated clearly, was punctual, and efficient. Would work with again.

Plaster repair

$5

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

12th Sep 2025

I had an old gas heating unit removed and need the hole in the wall repaired. Please give quote. Thanks.

Great work would recommend!