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

Avatar for Rocket Patch Drywall Repair
Rocket Patch Drywall Repair
5.0(
33
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tim and his crew tore out my cracked plaster ceilings and replaced them with drywall. He showed up when he said he would, met the timeline he provided, and they did a nice job cleaning up after themselves."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O'Leary Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
102
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tim’s crew did a great job removing and replacing the old plaster ceiling in our study - they were fast, professional, and cleaned up after themselves. The only thing that could have been better was communication - we didn’t always have notice of when they were coming. While this was not an issue for us, as my husband is retired and I work from home, it might be a problem for someone with a less flexible schedule. Their work, however, was excellent, and they managed to fit us on on very short notice - well worth any minor inconvenience. We have already recommended them to our neighbor."
Tile Removal
Tile Removal
Glenn Oaks Repair
Glenn Oaks Repair
Des Moines Water Damage

+15

Response time4 hrs
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair FAQs, answered by experts

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

Many services include repainting to match the existing surface. Confirm with your provider.

Only use spackle on plaster walls when the imperfection is small. It’s best used for nail holes or small dings in the plaster. Spackle dries quickly, allowing you to continue the repair process shortly after using it. Plaster can be tricky to repair, though, so if you run into issues, call a pro so that you don’t risk further damage.

How long it takes to repair a ceiling depends on the extent of the damage. Patching a small hole might only take a few minutes, while repairing a water-damaged section of the ceiling could take hours. If there are structural issues, expect your ceiling repair to take several days or longer.

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