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Avatar for J & M Plastering
J & M Plastering
4.8(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John's work was excellent! He was here on time and completed the repair to our existing plastered walls in less than 2 weeks for a very large room including the ceiling and sloped walls. The result is nothing less than spectacular! I would hire him in an instant. Thank you, John!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
McCarthy Plastering
4.9(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colin was just terrific--responsive, professional, cordial and efficient! His workmanship was top-notch, and the projects for which we hired him, including drywall and plaster repair and installation in several locations around our house, were completed on time and on budget. We'd give Colin and McCarthy Plastering more than five stars were that possible and hire him again without hesitation."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Graziano Plastering
4.9(
140
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George is an exceptional craftsman and plasterer. I am so glad we found him on home advisor and decided to hire him for this project. We needed our kitchen ceiling repaired after a leak from upstairs. We were concerned about making sure the texture matched the existing texture on our ceiling. George matched it perfectly. He was punctual, very professional, and took the time to properly prepare the area so that dust and plastering were contained to the work area. He removed kitchen/food prep items and dog dishes from the area so that they would not get too dusty. He cleaned up nicely and was friendly. Even after he was done, he made sure there was not any extra dust or plaster anywhere in the house. The ceiling looks great. It is like the leak never happened.! Thank you, George, for an outstanding job. It was a pleasure doing business with you. We will be sure to recommend you to friends and family looking for a plasterer."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MJM Plastering
5.0(
9
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am a general contractor who has been using MJM plastering for the past 10+ years. They truly are top-notch when it comes to plastering and their customer service is unmatched. All of their employees are efficient and extremely skilled in plastering. I would recommend them for any, and all of your plastering needs. Gaetano c fodera"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tellez Plastering Inc.
4.8(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pedro was great and very professional. I had a hole behind my stove that I needed patched. Pedro came promptly at the agreed upon time and completed the job efficiently. He even went above and beyond and repaired some of the plastering along the side wall. A great experience overall."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Ken Russell Plastering Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ken was great to deal with and very professional. His crew did an excellent job plastering my bathroom. I highly recommend him and his team for any plastering jobs at a reasonable price."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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America Plastering
3.8(
28
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great job, affordable price and excelent professionals! They came two weeks ago at 7 a.m. to install the drywall and at 4p.m. they were done with Plastering.They cleaned up at the end and they are. Very respectful. My husband and I loved their job.;"
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Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.

Plaster repair costs range from $4 to $10 per square foot for refinishing, while skim coating can be less expensive, usually between $2 and $5 per square foot. The price you pay for plaster repairs will depend on the extent of the damage, the type of plaster you have on your walls, and the accessibility of the damage. Plaster repair on the exterior of your home tends to be more expensive, as there’s a higher chance that ladders or scaffolding will be necessary to carry out the repair.

Plastering lasts for around 15 to 20 years without needing repairs or maintenance in most cases, and with proper upkeep, plastering can last a lifetime—sometimes more than 100 years. Plaster repair costs between $1 and $3 per square foot, and you may need these services once every 15 to 20 years or so unless you have a harsh climate where humidity changes are a constant issue. You can also opt to skim-coat plaster for between $0.90 and $1.30 per square foot, which may serve you better in the long run.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

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