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Prompt, skilful handyman. He did an amazing job fixing the plaster and was super efficient and quick to respond. Thank you Haneesh 😊🙏👍

Plaster repair - small hole

$80

Efficient, high standard.

Plaster repair

$500

Fantastic service and wonderful person - very glad I booked Gabrielle and definitely recommend

Plaster repair ceiling

$150

Thank you Samir for an efficient job done.

Repost - Repair plastered wall behind toilet x 2

$500

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

What a lovely guy .he does amazing work I highly recommend him and I would definitely use his services again Cheers Michael . Kind regards Sean

Need plaster repair

$100

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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!

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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

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

Repair plasterboard with mould

$100

Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia

13th Jun 2026

The plasterboard on the ceiling has a small section with mould. I require for you to first determine if the mould is caused by condensation or by a water leak, and second to clean / repair the plasterboard. I'm including 2 pictures: one of them is close-up.

Repair plaster doorway wall, patch and paint

$10

Clayton South VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Looking for quotes from a plasterer or handyman to repair damage around an internal doorway. It used to have a sliding door & the wall was taken out. Works required: * Repair damaged plaster corner bead/metal angle * Patch cracks and damaged plaster around doorway * Sand smooth and blend with surrounding wall * Apply undercoat and paint to match existing wall colour as closely as possible (we may have the paint) Photos attached. Please include: * Whether materials are included * Estimated timeframe * Examples of similar plaster repair work completed Location: Clayton South The area is approximately 2.5m high around one side of the doorway and includes exposed metal corner bead, cracking and minor impact damage.

Painting a 2 bedroom unit inc ceiling a couple of small plaster repair

$1,000

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

10th Jun 2026

2 bedroom unit needs painting for those interested will supply address

Plaster Repair - Garage Ceiling

$800

Woongarrah NSW, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Repair roof ceiling plaster sheets - re glue & screw. Send details to send pics as App not allowing to attach pictures

Plaster repair/replacement

$200

Lalor VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Plaster repair and all replacement required in kitchen area due to water damage. Small area. Plaster corneice in garage to be rectified or replaced. Timber reveal to be sanded down due to water damage ready for repaint, small area head sill only above alfresco door.

Plaster repair required urgently

$200

Werribee VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Need repairs completed where two ceiling roses have been removed. Firstly need the repair work done and then to come back and sand the area flat so it looks like new.

Absolutely amazing, cannot recommend Abdullah enough. On time, and his workmanship is first rate. Someone who cares about what they do for living. Highly recommended, five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ceiling plaster repair

$200

Coogee WA, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Ceiling repair 2 locations from water damage

Plaster repairs and paint ceiling

$2,000

Cowes VIC, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Hi I am looking to fix a water damaged ceiling plasterboard panel and tidy up the joins between all panels in our living room that now show cracks along every join, as well as some cornices. So the scope of work is to 1) fix/replace damaged panel (240x120 area) 2) Plaster over seams and joins throughout the living room 3) paint living room ceiling (~47sqm). Thank you.

Patch & Repair Plasterboard Ceiling

$200

Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Just had a foot through the ceiling. Need a patch repair

Plaster repair ceiling

$450

Collins Street Precinct VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2026

I had a leak which has now been fixed. The ceiling is completely dry. But I need the plaster repaired.

Amazing job, so easy to work with. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Repair plaster wall after Possum removal

$150

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

7th Jun 2026

We had to retrieve a possum from behind a plaster wall and this now needs repairing.

Friendly and efficient

EASY CASH $$$ small area Ceiling Plaster Replace - Labour Only

$200

Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to complete a small ceiling plaster repair job. Job Details: * Replace plaster sections in ceiling plus sending and whatever else required to be ready for painting . * Materials will be supplied by us. * Labour only required. * Flexible timing - no urgent deadline. * Looking for a neat, professional finish completed to a good standard. Please Note: This is a small job, so it would suit someone already working in plastering who is looking for some extra cash after hours, on weekends, or between larger jobs. Our budget is limited, We are looking for someone reliable who takes pride in their work and can complete the job properly Please let me know: * Your plastering experience.

Great help Thank you

Ceiling plaster repair

$100

Mirrabooka WA 6061, Australia

1st Jun 2026

Looking for a plasterer or ceiling fixer to patch up 2 damaged holes in my ceiling after light fitting changes. Needs to be a neat finish ready for painting. Price to include: • Supply all materials • Patch as necessary, ready for painting • No painting required Please only apply if you have experience with ceiling repairs and can provide a quality finish. Thanks.

Steve was friendly and did a great job

Plaster repair, sanding and painting

$900

Williams Landing VIC, Australia

20th May 2026

I need an experienced plasterer to complete several plaster repair and painting jobs around the house. Photos are attached. Scope of work 1. Bathroom ceiling repair There is a rectangular opening in the bathroom ceiling from a previous leak investigation. The leak has now been fixed. Approximate opening size: 120cm x 50cm. Required work: - Supply and install suitable bathroom plasterboard. - Sand, prime and repaint. - Avoid damaging existing pipework, wiring, exhaust fan and heat lamp. 2. Bathroom ceiling mould/staining There is a visible mould/staining mark on the bathroom ceiling. Required work: - Clean/treat the affected area. - Sand, prime and repaint entire ceiling 3. Gap near bathroom heat lamp There is a visible gap/hole near the bathroom heat lamp fitting. Required work: - Patch/reduce the visible opening so it can no longer be seen. 4. Three wall patch repairs There are three wall areas I previously patched myself, but the finish is rough/uneven. Required work: - Sand, prime and repaint 5. Two curtain rod repairs Two curtain rod brackets have come loose from the plaster wall. Required work: - Remove curtain rods/brackets. - Patch damaged plaster holes. - Sand, prime and repaint. - Reinstall both curtain rods securely using suitable fixings/anchors or studs where possible. Materials I will supply: - Primer - Paint Tasker to supply: - Plasterboard - Jointing tape/plaster compound - Screws, fixings and anchors - Sanding tools, drop sheets and any other required equipment

Great plastering and painting to perfection. Thanks Jeisson.

Plaster repair

$50

St Albans VIC, Australia

14th May 2026

Some to fix holes in my plaster hole in my wall

Clear communication and a perfect job well done

Plaster repair, small hole.

$150

Pallara QLD 4110, Australia

12th May 2026

I require a plaster repair of a small hole approx 8cm across.

Great work Mark, all done as promised

Plaster repair under a window sill

$500

Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia

12th May 2026

I need a gyprock / plaster repair under a window sill. The plaster cracked and the mental corner bead lifted after impact. I’m mainly looking for a neat repair and paint finish that blends in well. See photos for details I don’t have paints, happy for you to come up with a total estimated price

Effective and good results - thank you!

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.

Good comms and quality work.

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.

Great guy - did I a good job fixing a hole in my ceiling - would definitely use him again.

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.