How much does plastering cost?

Plastering in Australia typically costs $25–$60 per m², with small patch repairs from $150–$500 and a full room re-sheet around $1,200–$3,000.

Typical price band

$2,000typical

$150 low$14,000 high

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Real-world examples

Patch repair$150 – $500

Re-sheet one room$1,200 – $3,000

Whole-home ceilings or replaster$6,000 – $14,000

— Area. Total m² of wall and ceiling is the core driver of the price.

— Walls versus ceilings. Overhead work is slower and often needs two people or lifting equipment.

— Removal of old plaster. Stripping old sheets or hard plaster and disposing of the waste adds meaningfully to the job.

— Finish level. A level 5 finish for gloss paint or strong side-light takes extra setting and sanding.

— Access & ceiling height. Stairwells, raked ceilings and heights above 3 m slow the work down.

— Sagging or water-stained ceilings should be checked promptly — a sagging ceiling can collapse without warning.

— Ask what finish level is quoted; cheap quotes often mean fewer setting coats.

— Bundle small repairs into one visit — the minimum charge dominates tiny jobs.

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