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Repair plaster wall crack on 4 walls
$200
Very skilled tradesman. Excellent work, excellent communication and clever guy! Thanks for working so hard and doing such a great job
Patch and repair plasterer for house rectification
$1,000
Fantastic service and wonderful person - very glad I booked Gabrielle and definitely recommend
Plaster repair ceiling
$150
Very professional, highly recommend. Got the job done to the highest standards
Handyman for Door Adjustment, Plaster Repairs, and Toilet Holder Fixes
$300
Great to deal with! Would certainly use again
Plaster repair
$150
Excellent work by Roy. Did a perfect job, went above and beyond. Very punctual and good communication. Would recommend to everyone.
Plaster repairs
$500
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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?
Recent Plaster Repair tasks
Internal plaster repair
$600
Bardwell Park NSW 2207, Australia
9th May 2026
Looking for experienced handyman/plaster repairer to repair movement cracking and delaminated plaster around internal doorway bulkhead. Area appears dry and stable with no active leak. Need: removal of loose/hollow material proper patch repair crack reinforcement/taping as appropriate sanding ready for painting I will repaint afterwards myself. Please only quote if you have experience with plaster repair. I don't expect a museum quality finish, but I would like the repair to last.
Interior roof repair plaster
$100
Mitcham VIC, Australia
7th May 2026
Old lighting fixture has been replaced and requires patching up and re painting if you could quote please including paint and all materials. Will have more plaster work available after this job if interested
Plaster repairs and painting of 4 ceilings
$1,000
Cronulla NSW, Australia
7th May 2026
I need an experienced plasterer to repair 4 ceilings. The study has water damage (roof causing damage repaired 18 months ago) with both peeling paint and brown water stains. The lounge, dining rooms and foyer also have peeling on edges near cornices from water damage 2 decades ago. Also the dining room and lounge have signs of previous poor plaster repairs from peeling (done by me). The ceilings need plaster repairs to cover the peeling paint and new coat of ceiling white. I have already bought 8 litres of British Paints Paint and Prime to cover what is about 47 square meters. One coat will be enough, the cornices do not need painting. See attahched photos.
Repair plaster and paint wall
$750
Lake Coogee WA, Australia
7th May 2026
Repair approx 4m2 of plaster that has been water damaged and removed. Paint wall afterwards if possible.
Repair plaster - Patching
$500
Caloundra QLD, Australia
6th May 2026
We have some plaster repair needing patching after removing two wall lights. Also have a breakfast bar lower wall needing patching and a door strike plate to be patched.
Plaster repair
$10
Delahey VIC, Australia
6th May 2026
Repair plaster and reattach fuse box and powerpoint to wall of garage
Mark was very punctual and professional. He got the job done exactly as expected. He’s very friendly and accommodating.
Repair plasterboard (hole in ceiling)
$250
Paddington QLD, Australia
5th May 2026
I have a hole in the ceiling of my garage that needs to be repaired/filled. It is approximately 24 cm wide by 15 cm long.
Plaster repairs ready for paint
$500
Reservoir VIC, Australia
5th May 2026
Need some plaster repairs in corners. And one hole
Ceiling plaster repairs
$150
Vermont VIC, Australia
5th May 2026
Ceiling plaster repair – approx 50cm x 50cm hole. Leak has already been fixed by plumber and area will be fully dry before repair. Require: patch, sand, and repaint to blend with ceiling. Paint available. Looking for clean, smooth finish.
Gabriel did an excellent job repairing and plastering our ceiling. He was punctual, professional, and very easy to deal with throughout the whole process. The finish was extremely smooth and neat, and he cleaned up properly afterwards as well. Very happy with the quality of his work and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing plastering or ceiling repairs.
Repair plaster ceiling where ducts have been removed
$450
Sandringham VIC, Australia
2nd May 2026
We have removed the ceiling vents from the ceiling in 3 rooms The ceiling is plaster We need the the holes repaired ready for painting the ceiling There were 5 round vents, 4 square vents and one return air vent You can see pictures of the round vents and the square vents before they were removed The return air hole measures 400 x 600mm. See picture attached
Very good and professional job Cleaned up afterwards
Touch up painting on some fresh plaster repairs
$150
Carre St, Elsternwick VIC, Australia
29th Apr 2026
Colour match white paint and touch up plaster repairs in St kilda East.
Very professional, excellent results.
Plaster repair: Small chip on wall corner
$120
Taylor ACT, Australia
25th Apr 2026
I am looking for someone to help repair a small plaster chip on a wall corner, which is roughly the size of a 20-cent piece. As the metal corner bead is slightly exposed, the repair will require appropriate filling and sanding to ensure a smooth, durable finish that sits flush with the wall. Please let me know your availability to take this on, and clarify if you will be bringing your own materials and tools or if there is anything specific you need me to provide. I would also appreciate it if you could confirm your experience with patching and whether you are able to assist with matching the paint finish to the existing wall. Colour matching does not need to be perfect.
Outstanding workmanship and awesome communication. Would work with again.
Dry wall plaster repair and paint
$200
Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia
22nd Apr 2026
Dry wall repair and paint.
Highly recommend Sunny and his team. They did excellent work and left the apartment neat and clean.
Plaster repair
$75
Tuggerah NSW, Australia
22nd Apr 2026
Patch small hole on wall
Excellent service very happy
Plaster repair and paint match - 3 small drywall patches
$200
Annandale NSW, Australia
19th Apr 2026
3 small drywall patches where paint and paper face have been pulled off, exposing gypsum core. Torn paper edges need trimming, filling, and the wall has a fine stipple texture that needs to be matched before repainting. Rental inspection on Friday the 24th of April - need it done ASAP.
Ronen did an incredible job, and in record time. I would 100% get him out again for similar work - the wall looked good as new!
Re-affix fireplace to wall and repair plaster and paint
$100
St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia
17th Apr 2026
Our fireplace needed to be pulled off the wall to rescue a wayward pet, and it has left some damage to the plaster and paint. I need someone to securely reaffix it to the wall and repair the surrounding plaster and paint.
Lindsay helped us to reattach and replanted this fireplace to the wall and did an excellent job. Thank you!!
Ceiling Plaster Repair After Water Leak
$150
Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia
11th Apr 2026
Need ceiling plasterboard repair after water leak Looking for an experienced plasterer/handyman to repair a damaged ceiling section after a water leak. The damaged area is about 60 cm x 60 cm. I have already bought a 90 cm x 120 cm plasterboard sheet, which should be enough for the patch. You will need to bring all other tools and materials. The leak has already been fixed, so this job is for the ceiling repair only. I only need the plasterboard patched, set and sanded, ready for paint. No painting or paint touch-up is required.
Excellent communication and punctuality. Highly recommended.
Plaster repair
$250
Tallebudgera Valley QLD, Australia
1st Apr 2026
Plaster wall repair. Sections that. Wed repair 2100 length plus small section to side wall is approx 500 length. Would like to get done asap
Completed our job quickly and left everything very neat and tidy. Thank you
Painting of external ceiling and internal wall (inc plaster repair)
$300
Burwood VIC, Australia
28th Mar 2026
External ceiling on a deck requires painting where there has been plaster repairs completed. Need to sand and paint (match to existing). Internal wall where there is a crack in the plaster. Requires repair to the crack and painting. Need to match to existing paint. Note property does not have power connect at the moment.
Efficient work with good attention to detail
Wall plaster repair + skim coat (ready for paint)
$500
Currambine WA, Australia
28th Mar 2026
Looking for an experienced plasterer to repair and skim a small internal wall. Work required: • Patch and fill chased section (vertical channel and box cut-out) • Prepare surface (old adhesive/rough wall from previous tiles) • Full skim coat across wall for smooth finish • Ready for paint finish
Great services and a gentleman