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Top-Rated Plaster repair specialists in Stanford - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Big Bay Plastering, Inc.
Big Bay Plastering, Inc.
4.4(
21
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have an older home that needed interior plaster installed over the old cracked plaster. The project turned out beautifully and could not have been a better experience. Not only was I impressed with Jason’s customer service initially, but very impressed with how he and his crew conducted themselves and how they cleaned up after the project. I’m looking forward to hiring them again for any plaster work and as well as showing off their beautiful craftsmanship."
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Acrylic finish
Interior finishes
staged
Acrylic finish

+41

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ABC Drywall
ABC Drywall
5.0(
16
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I've never given a review before. Tewah is BEYOND professional, BEYOND reasonable and BEYOND timely! I only wish I could give more stars! He did our remodel a number of years ago and I had a leak in my downstairs ceiling. I didn't think there was any way he could match the texture without redoing the entire ceiling. He is DEFINATELY a perfectionist and he kept everything exceptionally clean. If you need drywall installation or repairs THIS IS THE MAN!"
Fireplace drywall unfinished
Fireplace drywall unfinished
Unfinished
Finished drywall
drywall finished

+37

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Nugent Plastering
Nugent Plastering
4.7(
30
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin is very professional and knowledgeable about stucco wall installation and repair. He is a true expert in anything related to stucco. He presented us with a reasonable estimate after he assessed the damaged exterior wall. His timeline from start to end of project was on target (about 1 month). The work crew is very punctual, hardworking and cleans up the area nicely after each day. Kevin and his team updated us daily on the project so that we knew what to expect next. Nugent Plastering did great work on my new stucco wall and we will consider hiring Nugent Plastering for future projects"
Wood siding
Dry rot
Wood siding
Paper and wire lath
Scratch coat

+28

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Guerras Lathing & Plastering
Guerras Lathing & Plastering
5.0(
13
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company to work with. Excellent knowledge of materials and applications. Skilled labor that will give you a beautiful end result. Always on time(earlier than the arrived time). They take there time to set up plastic and ram board to protect all the finish surfaces in the house. You can find a cheaper guy buy you’ll pay more to get Mr Guerras Lathing and Plastering to fix the other guys work!!!! Highly recommend Guerras Lathing and Plastering for all small or big projects. Just awesome work will be booking him for my other three projects!!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Apex Premier Plaster
5.0(
4
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've used Apex Premier for both Stucco and Drywall work over the years on my house, big projects to small repairs and patches. The work is high quality, well organized, and well thought out. You will always get an honest answer from them. The communication is the best in the biz, the attention to detail is the best in the biz. I wish I could find this commitment to work from all contractors, but that is just not the case at all, quite refreshing."
Response time1 hour
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JL LATH & PLASTERING
JL LATH & PLASTERING
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for LAR Construction & Remodeling
LAR Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
138
)
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom was my project manager and he did an exceptional job of staying in contact with me and overseeing the work. The contractor whom he oversaw seemed to want to do a minimal level of quality to finish the assignment and several times Tom had to intervene at my request to get the work done right. But they did a wonderful job in the end and I am very pleased. I would DEFINITELY use LAR Construction again and would recommend them."
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Plaster Repair FAQs, answered by experts

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

There are several warning signs that a ceiling crack is connected to a larger issue. For starters, if the crack is wider than 1/8 inch or longer than 12 inches, you might have a more serious problem. The same applies if you have multiple smaller cracks or cracks going across the ceiling and down the wall. In any of these situations, you should ask a professional to assess the damage.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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