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All work done to a good standard
Repair plaster where tiles have been removed +plaster new stud wall.
£750
Quick and efficient job.
Minor Wall repair plastering around newly installed light switch
£120
Great service. Would recommend
Fix plasterboard on the wall
£120
Rob did such a great job by sanding down and replastering our wall! He was so neat and tidy and so professional with his work. Have arranged to do some more work with him as was so pleased with his work! Highly recommend him!
Preparing a wall for painting, Fix plaster , levelling and sanding
£150
Great work, will hire again. Not only fixed the shelf but reinforced it to make it more weight-bearing. Thank you, Ivanas.
Repair plasterboard hole and re-attach shelves
£150
Excellent job and excellent communication, thank you very much!
Fix plaster wall that I accidentally damaged
£50
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£100 - £165
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£135
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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.
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What does a plaster repair service include?
Plaster repair services include everything needed to get your wall looking brand new again, whether it’s patching up a hole, covering a scratch, or replacing a section of the plaster. Your plaster repairer will bring their own supplies with them to complete the repair and clean up after themselves when they’re done. Here are some of the most common plaster repairs:
Hole repairs
Plasterboard and gyprock hole repairs are among the most commonly requested plaster fixes. First, your plaster repair expert will need to prepare the damaged area to be repaired. They’ll lay down a plastic sheet on the ground to protect the flooring below before inspecting the damage. If there’s any loose or crumbling plaster, they’ll use a utility knife to scrape it away. They’ll always check for any hidden cables and pipes in your wall before making any cuts if they need to. Your repair person will then use an adhesive mesh patch to cover up the wall, allowing a couple of centimetres overhang on either side. Next, they’ll apply a quick-setting filler, using a putty knife to push it through the mesh and cover up any gaps. They’ll smooth this over before leaving it to dry. Then they’ll sand the area smooth. Your repairer may repeat this process and add an extra layer of putty if needed.
Plaster crack repairs
Small holes, dents, and cracks in plaster can be repaired using plaster filler to close up any gaps. Your repairer will wait for this to dry before applying a topcoat of compound. Once dry, they’ll blend this with the surrounding wall using sandpaper. It’ll be ready to paint around 24 hours later.
Cornice repairs
Cornice repairs can be a complex process, depending on whether you have simple, curved cornices or complex, ornate cornices. If it’s a straightforward repair to fix a crack or hole, your repair person may simply use plaster filler and smooth this into the surface using a putty knife before sanding. However, ornate cornices can require more work to ensure the shape or pattern is maintained in the repair. This will often involve using a chisel to carefully shape the repair work. Alternatively, your cornices may have just lifted away from the ceiling or wall. In that case, your repair person may be able to patch up the gap using filler.
Recent Plaster Repair tasks
Damaged plaster repairs
£250
Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19
4th Jun 2025
Repairs to (previous) damp damage to a wall and door frame. The damp issue has been resolved. The wood panelling may need re[placing too.
Plaster repair for ceiling
£300
Epsom, Surrey
24th May 2025
Need plasterer / decorator who can fix the cracked plaster celiling as pictured due to poor workmanship (abt 1m) with hairline cracks wider celiling area so will need someone with lots of experience who can remedy this need plaster, paint, and properly cover the items in the living room/ masking and make tidy afterwards also small area above bathroom door (approx 40×70cm blocked glass window with plasterboard) - to make the surface smooth and even pls advise estimated time (for the plaster to dry, basecoat and paint) and don't offer if you don't have experiences as won't respond
Plaster repair various
£100
Becontree, Greater London
13th May 2025
Plastering or skimming the existing damaged patched walls on the 1st floor hallway and bedrooms and also the ground floor porch area. Tasker to advise on materials required for repair and customer will buy.
Plaster repairs - 4 small holes in wall and ceiling
£120
Anerley, Greater London
13th May 2025
I want a DIY or plasterer to come and fix up four small holes in the wall and ceiling of our home. Don't need to paint after.
On time, efficient, good communication. Will hire again
Ceiling plaster repair, tile replacement, ceiling painting
£200
West Norwood, Greater London, SE27
13th May 2025
There is a hole in our ceiling where a pipe had to be repaired (see pic), we also need a tile replacing to the side of our bath and the corner of our bathroom ceiling repainting
Great work thank you
Repair plaster on outdoor fire pit seating
£500
Teddington, Greater London, TW11
11th May 2025
Plaster needs fixing, repainting and wooden seating replaced
Fix plaster wall and reinstall curtain brackets with all anchors
£75
Dartmouth Park, Greater London
10th May 2025
In two places in separate rooms, wall anchors that hold up curtain rod brackets have pulled out of the wall. I need the plaster repaired and the brackets re-attached to the wall with wall anchors. The four images show the two where the brackets pulled out and the two where the brackets remain so you can see how they need to be.
Minor plaster repairs and paining 2 bed flat
£1,000
Kilburn, Greater London, NW6
28th Apr 2025
Minor plaster repairs are needed throughout the flat (filling cracks, repairing corners and minor defects. Painting the whole flat (excluding bathrooms) which includes kitchen/living room, hallway, 2 bedrooms, ceilings, 5 doors, skirting boards. The flat is 880 square feet.
Wall plaster repair
£100
Nunhead, Greater London
27th Apr 2025
Wall repair of crumbling plaster above a window.
Fast and quick! Looks good
Experienced Plasterer to exactly cut and fix plasterboard to wall
£100
Temple Mills, Greater London
24th Apr 2025
What we need is someone with plastering experience to cut thermal plaster board to fit the back side of the wardrobe, and then using dry wall adhesive put it on the wall precisely. Very important that the person is accurate to the centimetre, it is to prevent damp from getting into the wardrobe from the wall. Needs CT1 adhesive.
Plaster repair work
£100
Ancoats, Greater Manchester
22nd Apr 2025
Repair damage to plaster where units have been removed from walls and fill/fix holes in ceiling following removal of light fixtures
Plaster repair for light fitting on ceiling
£150
Livingstone Park, Surrey
4th Apr 2025
Plaster repair for a light fitting on the ceiling that has come away.
Plaster repair
£75
Bowdon, Greater Manchester
25th Feb 2025
I have a hole approx. 30cm in diameter in a ceiling that I would like repaired.
Repair plasterboard walls
£100
Canvey Island, Essex
8th Feb 2025
I have a task posted for having some thermostats connected to underfloor heating. Part of this work will damage the plasterboard walls to the rooms. I need this damage made good. Happy to provide any material required for this. I am prepared to paint the affected area but would be open to a reasonable quote for doing this too. I have the paint and material to do so already. Thanks.
Small plaster repair then fix screw for shoe cupboard
£80
Worcester Park, Surrey
20th Dec 2024
Wall shoe cupboard came off need to fix small plaster board then screw in the racks
Fix plasterboard roof in bathroom
£75
Lower Bitchet, Kent
18th Nov 2024
A square of plasterboard was removed from the roof of a bathroom to access some pipework above. This now needs to be replaced, with new plasterboard and be made good and ready for painting. Within the area to be replaced, there is a hole for one downlight needed. The hole is 750 * 800, and the plasterboard is 1inch (25mm) thick. The existing plasterboard looks like 2 x 12.5mm boards together. Price to include labour and materials by the Tasker (plasterboard, putty / plaster etc.).
Repair plaster and install hatch for access to pipework
£100
Paddington, Greater London, W2
31st Oct 2024
Install hatch eg plywood; make good regarding broken plaster; push back washing machine and reinstall kitchen plinth.
Small painting task. Paint over plaster repaired and boxing in.
£100
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
25th Oct 2024
Small paint task, painting over plaster repair and replaced boxing.
Help to repair plasterboard
£150
Bow Common, Greater London
24th Oct 2024
Various holes in 14mm plasterboard to be repaired: 2 x 6cm diameter holes in ceiling Hole in wall 26cm x 7cm Remove blank mounting box and repair hole 2 x electric wires (already made safe) to be pushed back into void and holes repaired
Gokhan was very efficient and completed the tasks quickly and to a high standard.
Repair plaster on interior rooms and kitchen ceiling
£200
Blackrod, Greater Manchester
13th Oct 2024
Some walls have damaged plaster due to removal of skirting boards, kitchen has had French doors installed and needs plaster repair. Bathroom wall needs attention.4 radiators need chasing filled.