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Showed up promptly, neat and tidy.
Plaster repair ceiling
$125
Glenn was very friendly and honest. Hard working and did a great job fixing up some damaged plaster. Completed the job at short notice too! Thanks Glenn.
Plaster Repairs
$300
Great guy 👍
Plaster repair
$100
Lee was awesome. He was able to help me at short notice to fix plaster damage in my ceiling. Lee was polite, on time, friendly and professional. It looks great! He went above and beyond, will definitely use again in a hearbeat.
Urgent plaster repair job
$300
Excellent. Marco repaired a sizeable and difficult piece in the plaster. Work was well done, quick and neat. Marco also provided great advice. Would definitely recommend.
Plaster repair work
$300
Kevin is a legend to deal with and did a fantastic job. Would highly recommend.
Plaster repair, painting.
$1,000
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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.
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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?
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Repair plaster and install hooks
$500
South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
9th Aug 2025
We have had a laundry drying rack attached to our laundry wall which was probably not attached to a strong enough point on one side. (Photo below) We would need the plaster repaired and if there is a stronger way to instal to have the rack re attached (there is some air conditioning wiring behind the wall so may not be possible to do this but we’d like your view!). Also we have some hooks to be installed in a separate wall which does have some blocking behind it and should be more solid. And a small acrylic shelf with custom holes attached in our pantry. If you think we need a more specialist plasterer for the first job let us know but hope this is a job you could do! Finally we have a cupboard in my son’s bedroom where it would be useful to have one or two additional shelves (just melamine or something similar) and wondering if you could advise on how to do this. Thankyou !!
Plaster repair work to towel rail that’s pulled from the plaster
$50
Cranbourne East VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2025
The towel hand rail has been pulled out from the plaster. Just need it fixed and re attached
Repair plaster damage
$200
Windsor VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2025
Repair plaster damage. Please see photos
Great work and easy to deal with.
Repair plaster on ceiling
$500
Strathmore VIC 3041, Australia
6th Aug 2025
We had a bulkhead built around an aircon unit and the trades had installed the plaster crooked, I’m hoping to get someone to come and make it straight.
Ceiling Plaster repair
$100
Coomera QLD 4209, Australia
5th Aug 2025
Hand size crack it ceiling caused by person in ceiling space requires fix
Repair plaster paint
$200
Peregian Beach QLD, Australia
5th Aug 2025
I have a small hole in one wall and some painting to one door .
Repair plaster ceiling after water damage
$5
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD, Australia
5th Aug 2025
Previous water damage on the ceiling (from a leak that’s been rectified) on bottom floor of house needs to be repaired. Paint bubbled and slight mould. Might need to cut a section of plaster out and put a fresh piece in. Open to suggestions. Need repairing asap though. Window sills below water damaged ceiling also need some attention. Looking for someone to come out and have a good look to quote please, and be able to complete the task this week also :)
Plaster repair 10cm hole in wall and paint 3 x 2 mt wall area.
$100
Elanora QLD, Australia
4th Aug 2025
Plasterer to repair small hole 10cm x 5 cm and paint wall area. Paint supplied
Plaster Repair
$5
Glenroy VIC, Australia
30th Jul 2025
Two areas of plaster, approximately 16 × 8 cm and 5 × 3 cm, require patching due to minor damage (please refer to the attached photos). The work must be completed on Friday, 1st August, before 12:00 PM. Kindly confirm your availability and provide a quotation. Thanks.
Highly recommended. He delivered exceptional work and maintained a professional, friendly demeanor throughout.
Plaster repair
$500
Clontarf QLD, Australia
26th Jul 2025
hi need 2 walls and 1 ceiling patch platered
adam was great and honest
Ceiling and cornice plaster repair
$200
Dayton WA 6055, Australia
23rd Jul 2025
Cracking along parts of a bulkhead and cornice. Potentially needs replacing or if can be repaired. Have some other areas throughout house for inspection too if possible
Ethan did a great job repairing and filling my ceiling and around cornices. Very flexible which was great
Ceiling repair plaster
$200
Turramurra NSW, Australia
15th Jul 2025
We had a leak in the ceiling that has been fixed. Need ceiling patched approx 1.5 x 1m and need to install an access panel under the leak area. Standard 450 x 450 access panel
Excellent work, very hard working and attention to detail. Highly recommend
Plaster Repairs
$300
Taigum QLD, Australia
9th Jul 2025
Plaster repairs only. Two different areas. Two large repairs and two small repairs. We will paint afterwards. Thanks! Taigum 4018.
Fantastic experience with Duane! Work was done perfectly and communication really easy. Thanks Duane, we will recommend you to others!
Plaster repair and repaint
$200
Heritage Park QLD, Australia
1st Jul 2025
There is a hole about 10cm x 7cm that needs repairing, and if possible, repainting.
Great work on a wall repair!
Wall plaster repairman
$125
Hornsby, New South Wales
25th Jun 2025
Gyprock wall. There is a hole in it because of the curtain falling down. The wall needs repair so i can install curtains
Excellent professional
Fix Small Hole in Wall (Plaster Repair & Paint Touch Up)
$120
Yarraville VIC, Australia
22nd Jun 2025
There is a small hole in the wall (photo attached) that needs to be patched, sanded, and painted. Looking for someone experienced in small wall repairs who can match the paint colour as closely as possible (I don’t have the original paint, but can buy it if needed or reimburse).
Professional punctual and supportive - great job
Small plaster repair and paint
$125
Mill Park VIC, Australia
17th Jun 2025
Looking to repair some damage from move to repair a small spot on plaster and also paint.
Quick and responsive! Great work as well!
Repair plaster
$250
Langwarrin VIC, Australia
10th Jun 2025
Need a plasterer to fix a couple holes and dodgy patch ups I tried to do myself.
Choong is the man, fixed up the plaster perfectly 🙏🏽
Repair plaster and make ready for painting
$350
Coburg VIC, Australia
10th Jun 2025
I needs these holes patched asap. Work to include sanding so it is flush for painting ta
Good man👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Cornice Cracks And Kitchen Plaster Repair
$50
Manor Lakes VIC, Australia
7th Jun 2025
Cornice Cracks And Kitchen Plaster Repair required as highlighted in given pictures
Great work done by Wahed!