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Plaster Repairs and Skim Coating in Auckland

Yes, we repair damaged plaster and GIB across Auckland, from a single hole in a hallway to cracked ceilings and water-damaged walls. When the damage is spread out or the wall is rough, we skim coat the whole surface so it's smooth and even again. Then we paint it so you can't tell where the repair was.

A lot of repair jobs go wrong at the painting stage. The patch is fine, but you can still see it because the paint doesn't match or the texture is different. Because we do both, we fix the wall and paint it to blend in.

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We paint with Resene, made in NZ for our weather
Plastering and paintingOne company from bare GIB to the final coat
Auckland basedLocal crew working across Auckland
Written quotesItemised, so you can see what you're paying for
Tidy, protected siteFloors and furniture covered, cleaned up every day

What's included

Our plaster repairs & skim coating service

Holes and dentsFrom door handle holes to removed fittings, cut back and patched flush.
CracksCracked joints and corners opened up, re-taped and stopped so they don't come straight back.
Water damageStained, bubbled or soft plaster cut out and replaced once the leak is fixed.
Skim coatingA thin coat of plaster over the whole wall or ceiling to make rough or uneven surfaces smooth.
Older plaster wallsRepairs to older solid plaster and lath and plaster in character homes.
Painted to matchWe repaint the repaired area or the whole wall so the repair disappears.

Why cracks keep coming back

Most cracks in Auckland homes are at GIB joints, around door and window corners, and where walls meet ceilings. Houses move a little with changes in temperature and moisture, and that movement finds the weakest point. If a crack is just filled and painted over, it usually opens up again.

To fix a crack properly, we cut it back, check what's causing it, re-tape the joint and build it back up. If a crack is wide, growing, or comes with doors that stick, we'll tell you it might be worth getting a builder or engineer to look at the structure first.

Water damage and leaks

Water-damaged plaster needs the leak fixed first. There's no point repairing a ceiling under a shower that's still leaking. Once the source is sorted and the area is dry, we cut out any soft or crumbling plaster, replace it, stop it and paint it.

If you're making an insurance claim, we can give you a written quote for the repair work to send to your insurer.

Skim coating tired walls

Skim coating means putting a thin, even layer of plaster over a whole wall or ceiling. It's the fix for walls with lots of old patches, rough texture, torn paper from removed wallpaper, or just years of knocks. Once skimmed and painted, the wall looks new without the cost of replacing the linings.

If you have a textured or stippled ceiling and want it smooth, talk to us first. Many textured ceilings in NZ homes built before the 2000s can contain asbestos, so it needs to be tested before anyone sands or scrapes it.

Pricing

What affects the cost of plaster repairs & skim coating

Every job is different, so we price each one after seeing it. These are the things that make the biggest difference.

Size and number of repairsA few patches is a quick job. A whole wall of damage takes longer.
Type of damageWater damage and structural cracks need more work than small holes.
Repair or skimSkim coating a full wall uses more material and time than patching.
Painting to matchSometimes the whole wall needs repainting so the repair can't be seen.
AccessCeilings, stairwells and high walls can need extra gear.
Age of the homeOlder plaster and lath walls need different methods to modern GIB.

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Our process

How the job runs

1
Look and diagnose
We find out what caused the damage, so the repair lasts.
2
Written quote
An itemised quote for the repair and the painting needed to blend it in.
3
Cut back and repair
Damaged material removed, then patched, taped or replaced.
4
Stop, skim and sand
Built up in coats with drying time between, then sanded smooth.
5
Prime and paint
Sealed and painted to match the rest of the room.

How long does it take?

Small repairs can often be done quickly, but plaster has to dry between coats before it can be sanded and painted. Bigger repairs, water damage and skim coating take longer, and humid weather slows drying.

Your quote will tell you how long we expect to need and how many visits it will take.

Where we work

Plaster Repairs & Skim Coating across Auckland

We cover the whole Auckland region. See what we know about the homes in your area.

Questions

Plaster Repairs & Skim Coating FAQs

Can you just fix one hole, or do I need a bigger job?

We're happy to quote small repairs. If you've got a few around the house, it's worth getting them done in one visit.

Will I be able to see where the repair was?

Not if it's done properly. We stop and sand the repair flush, then repaint so it blends in. Sometimes that means repainting the whole wall so the colour and sheen match.

Can you fix water damage on my ceiling?

Yes, once the leak has been fixed and the area has dried out. We cut out damaged plaster, replace it, stop it and paint it.

Can you smooth a textured or stippled ceiling?

Possibly, but it must be tested for asbestos first, because many older textured ceilings in NZ contain it. If it's clear, we can talk about the options. If it's not, it needs a licensed asbestos removalist.

Do you provide quotes for insurance claims?

Yes. We can give you a written, itemised quote for plaster and paint repairs to send to your insurer.

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