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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Plaster repair and repaint

$100

Great work!

Plaster repair

$300

Great communication and an absolutely expert job! We could recommend Burak highly enough!

Plaster Repair

$100

Great communication, work and honest operator

Plaster Repairs/paint

$250

Terrific to deal with Kc, highly recommended.

Repair plasterboard

$200

Qingyan arrived a little early, but I was able to juggle this conveniently. His work was tidy and professional. He is a bit shy to speak English. Keep your instructions specific and simple and he will understand exactly what needs to be done - properly.

Handyman: repair plaster cornice

$200

What's the average cost of a plaster repair contractor in East Melbourne

$200 - $385

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$200

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$260

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$385

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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?

Recent Plaster Repair tasks in East Melbourne

Bathroom ceiling: repair plaster and remove duct for painting

$150

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

11th Dec 2025

Seeking a plasterer to remove a bathroom ceiling duct vent (which has fairly strong spring clips keeping it in place), and to repair plaster with appropriate materials for a wet area in preparation for painting and caulking. Painting and caulking not a requirement of this task. The plaster requiring repairs is at the edges of the ceiling (mainly superficial damage where a layer was torn during the demolition). If the plaster around the duct is damaged during removal that will also need to be repaired.

Ceiling sagging, plaster repair

$400

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

We have just moved in to our home and have a sagging ceiling that stretches from one corner of an upstairs bedroom to the other (approx 5m). There is unique cornicing that we would like to preserve but no painting is required. 1980s build. We’ve had a couple quotes but no availability before the new year.

Plaster repair

$100

Camberwell VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

Small patch of celling plaster repair. Was wet due to roof leak, now dry. See photos.

Great work.. man of his words.. quick, clean and quality work

Plaster Repair & Painting

$300

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Job: Repair plaster cutouts made by HVAC contractor and repaint wall. Details: Plasterboard cutouts were made on 3 internal bedroom walls to run AC pipes inside. I need a handyman/plasterer to professionally repair and finish the wall. Scope of Work: 1/ cover the area with drop sheets (property is occupied) 2/ fix and secure all plaster cutouts as required 3/ apply bottom/base coat. 4/ apply top coat for smooth finish. 5/ sand the entire repaired area until seamless. 6/ apply 2 coats of paint to the entire wall for a uniform finish. 7/ clean-up at completion and dispose of rubbish Notes: 1/ paint will be provided by the owner. 2/ you need to bring your own tools, equipment, materials and consumables 3/ looking for a neat, professional finish.

Plaster repair on wall

$150

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Repair patch in wall and paint as seen in photo please Please note render like finish in second photo

Minor plaster repair to ceiling (water damage)

$100

Surrey Hills, Victoria

24th Nov 2025

We have some water damage to a bedroom ceiling in need of repair. We will have the area fully scraped back and ready for plastering, and will then paint it ourselves. Only the plasterwork/sanding is required to get the ceiling ready to paint. The total area would be no more than 2sqm.

Repair plaster hole in wall

$100

Doncaster VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2025

Need a plaster hole repaired, no paint needed

Did a great job easy and efficient

Plaster repair

$100

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

9th Nov 2025

There a small hole in the ceiling which was done due to a leak. It’s now need fixing.

Amazing work done by Feng!

Repair plaster ceiling

$10

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Repair plaster ceiling , small area. No painting needed, just make it ready to paint Please includes materials and labour

Patch painting on ceiling and repair plaster crack

$350

Balwyn VIC, Australia

26th Oct 2025

1) A yellowish watermark has appeared on the ceiling and needs to be painted over please. Size is approximately 30cmx30cm. 2) Small crack in plaster near ceiling cornice needs to be filled in and patched up paint. Also has watermark along crack which needs to be covered. Crack is approximately 1mm wide and 50cm long. I don’t need the entire ceiling painted just the two bits above patched up and looking good for house inspections. Tasker to please supply all materials, please quote accordingly. Thank you.

Hard plaster repair

$10

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

Need my balcony ceiling repaired.

Repair plaster ceiling

$800

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

5th Oct 2025

Section of plaster ceiling needs to be replaced due to water damage. Approx 1.2 m (boardvwidth) by 2.5 m

Repair plaster on walls & ceiling

$200

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

4th Oct 2025

There is 1 main and 3 minor jobs that require fixing. The main job is repairing the whole cut out of a wall where there was a minor water leakage. the minor jobs requires fixing the plaster where it has been compressed due to a door pushing against it, fixing where a wall cable cover has torn against the plaster and fixing a patch job in the ceiling.

Roy was great. He came when he said he would, did the job quickly and did a great job.

Plaster repair

$200

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

18th Sep 2025

3 holes in plaster to be repaired

Repair plaster and repaint of some small holes/ chipped areas of wall.

$200

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

25th Aug 2025

Damaged plaster and paint 5 x small areas wall

Plaster repair and paint

$360

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Position: General Handyman / Maintenance Team Member We are looking for a reliable and hardworking person to join our team on an ongoing basis. • Rate: $45 per hour • Schedule: Monday to Friday • Work: Consistent daily jobs, steady workload

Plaster repairs & painting after water leak

$800

Kew VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2025

Two small areas of damaged/stained plaster resulting from a roof leak. Another small area cracked as a result of house movement

Repaired plaster ceiling damaged/stained due to water leaks. Good job completed the day after I posted it. Recommend.

Wallpaper removal in kitchen, plaster repairs and prep for painting

$500

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

24th May 2025

Please refer to attached photos. Wall paper removal is initially in the kitchen, There are other area that need wall paper removed which can be discussed. Plaster replacement is in a few areas of the house as per photos. Walls with wallpaper removal and plaster repairs need to be preped for painting.

Ceiling plaster repair and painting

$750

Hawthorn East, Victoria

23rd May 2025

Patching and repair of 12 ceiling plaster holes (numerous rooms) and 1 area on wall near light switch of ground floor apartment (some ~30cm in width), then painting of ceiling. Paint to be supplied, just need to match colour. The plaster is 26mm thick due to this being a ground floor apartment, See photos of all areas here.

Kyri did an amazing job fixing my ceiling and is a genuinely friendly and helpful guy. Would recommend him time and time again.

Repair plaster

$5

Bulleen VIC, Australia

16th May 2025

Repair plaster in ceiling

Done an amazing job was very helpful and cleaned up after this mess will definitely use again