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Top-Rated Plaster repair specialists in Van Meter - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Van Meter, 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%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for O'Leary Enterprises, LLC
O'Leary Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
102
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Van Meter, 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
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Rudy's Drywall Services, LLC
Rudy's Drywall Services, LLC
4.6(
25
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"His care and quality of the work were appreciated. The ceiling repair was done well and worked to blend well with the rest of the room. Very pleased with his work overall but lacked consistent logistics and communications a few times during the process. Overall, very happy with his work"
Bament
Kitchen repair
Flood Damage
Basment
Basment texture

+34

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair FAQs, answered by experts

Plaster that sags or bulges, shows extensive deep cracks, or is crumbling from water damage or simply time may need replacement. Plaster walls can look a little “worn” for a long time before they need replacing. The only real way to know if it needs a replacement is to hire a professional to assess the condition of the plaster.

Like many other repair projects, the cost to fix a behind-the-wall shower leak depends on several factors. The cost of your repair may depend on the type of leak (from a clog or burst pipe), type of piping, and location of the leak. The extent of the issue and how difficult it is to access the pipes can greatly impact and increase your price. On average, you can expect to pay around $150 to $600 to repair a leaking shower.

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. 

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

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