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"Anousone T did a great work in fixing a hole on our dry wall, I would highly recommend him for any plastering jobs"
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Callum is easy to work with. Great communication. Will utilise again!
Repair plaster and paint
$200
Can’t recommend anymore highly. He cares about he’s work goes the extra. In my honest opinion couldn’t find anyone more professional and couldn’t find no better quality.
Repair plaster on house
$350
Fantastic work. Arrived right on scheduled time. Very professional. Thank you.
Plaster Repair
$80
Excellent professional work. Perfect finish. I would highly recommend Paul.
Repair plaster ceiling
$500
Extremely prompt, polite and professional.
Internal Plaster Repair
$120
Kadir was fantastic with communication and also provided same day service!
Urgent Plaster repair for 5 small rips
$75
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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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Attic Ladder - Repair Plaster Edge
$321
Scarborough WA 6019, Australia
28th Jun 2025
Installed Attic Ladder and need the edge tidied up. I essentially want a flat finish with a 5mm or so gap around the attic door. (Example Photo Attached) No architrave please, just flat. Original ceiling is "horse hair" plaster. Unsure on budget so please advise.
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Kilsyth VIC, Australia
28th Jun 2025
Repair hole in the ceiling after wood heater install approx 400mm x 900mm. I have plaster sheet ready to go
Ceiling plaster repair
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Craigieburn VIC, Australia
27th Jun 2025
Room ceiling plaster need to be replaced or repair due to cracks
Repair plasterboard wall and closet Doors + Door jam
$350
Taigum QLD, Australia
27th Jun 2025
My dog unfortunately hated thunderstorms and damaged the doe jam underneath the stairs, 2 x large closet doors and the wall in my garage which I need repaired/ replace plasterboard in closet doors. The closet doors are approx 70mm wide c 2040mm high each and the hole in the wall is 500mm wide x 900mm high I’d like the work do be completed and sanded ready for painting.
Repair plaster wall
$500
Epping VIC 3076, Australia
27th Jun 2025
We just removed a gas heater from the wall and need to repair the hole and repaint the wall. See the photo below for the hole to be repaired.
Wall plaster repair
$150
North Shore VIC, Australia
27th Jun 2025
Roughly 60cm x 40cm dent in wall plaster to be cut out and replaced and painted.
Plaster repair and painting stair well very high wall at some parts
$200
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
26th Jun 2025
Patch up small dents and hole in plaster and stairwell wall to be painted at some points the wall is quite high so will need skill or step ladder that can go on stairs
Plaster Repair
$50
Donnybrook VIC, Australia
26th Jun 2025
Needing plastering done for a small hole. Paint is provided.
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
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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!
Plaster repair
$500
Woollahra NSW, Australia
2nd Jun 2025
Plaster board is sitting proud of window frame. Need to cut back section maybe remove the furring channels pack behind onto brick wall and direct stick new section. Then fill and feather.
Fernando did a great job fixing up a wonky wall for us. Efficient, clean easy to communicate with and great quality of workmanship.
Plaster repairs
$200
Mernda VIC 3754, Australia
28th May 2025
Looking for some plaster repairs with our front porch, where the plaster is sagging and detaching from the beams just above the front door. There is no water damage. Plaster needs to be secured back to the beams.
Very reliable and completed the job as discussed
Plaster repair work
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Heidelberg VIC 3084, Australia
26th May 2025
1. Square set wall and door area 2. Patch ceiling and old power point
Completed the task as requested. Very easy to deal with and did a great job.
Drywall/ plaster repair
$150
Coburg VIC, Australia
22nd May 2025
My housemates and I have come to the end of our lease and there are a few holes in the walls from moving in/ out. Just need someone to come and plaster + paint over the holes. They aren’t major holes and there aren’t a lot either and could definitely be done by one of us but just want to be safe. Let me know!!
Did a great job with patching the holes in my wall!!!
Plaster repairs and painting
$800
Kensington VIC, Australia
20th May 2025
Cracking and plaster damage from construction next door, leaking issue & movement over time. Plaster and painting repairs of old Melbourne terrace house, working at height in some locations, several images included for context.
Troy is excellent at what he does, went over and above to finalise the plaster and paint works.
Repair Plaster & Paint
$250
Ripley QLD 4306, Australia
16th May 2025
We have just had the old wardrobes removed and will be having new ones installed on the 26th. This work needs to be complete before then. The affected wardrobes are in 3 rooms. I have some left over paint which you can use from the original build (House is only 2 years old).
Stephen's work is excellent and his demeanour and attitude is excellent. Highly recommend.
Repair plaster
$5
Bulleen VIC, Australia
16th May 2025
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Done an amazing job was very helpful and cleaned up after this mess will definitely use again