Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect walls and record cracks, delamination, hollows and any signs of damp

• remove loose plaster and damaged render and prepare substrate for new coats

• apply bonding / key coat and one or more base coats to achieve correct thickness

• finish with a skim or float coat to specified finish ready for decoration

• use dust suppression and PPE and report any mould or contamination found

• clear up, remove waste and leave surfaces ready for decorator unless otherwise agreed

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small patch repairs and local skims typically take 2–4 hours; a single-room full skim usually takes 1–2 days including drying time and may require a follow-up visit; full replastering of multiple walls can take 2–5 days depending on size and drying

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you carry public liability and plastering-specific insurance

• can you show examples of similar interior wall plastering jobs and references

• what plaster mix and finish do you recommend and why

• how many coats, expected drying times and any seasonal delays i should plan for

• will you protect floors, furniture and adjacent surfaces and include that in the quote

• do you provide a warranty for work and how do you handle snagging or rework

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear furniture and valuables from the room or agree a protection plan with the tradie

• ensure a nearby parking space or permit for the trades van to avoid delays

• provide access to power and water or tell the tradie if these are not available

• tell the tradie about any known damp, previous repairs or asbestos concerns before work starts

• agree who removes waste and where rubble can be left to avoid extra disposal charges

• check whether scaffolding or working-at-height permissions are needed for high walls and confirm responsibility