Top-rated plaster repair specialists.

Get matched with top plaster repair specialists in Flushing, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your plaster repair project in Flushing, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY FLUSHING, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon129
    Verified plaster repairs reviews

Find Plaster repair specialists in Flushing

Avatar for Corri General Construction
Corri General Construction
4.8(
139
)
Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Flushing, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They contacted me the same day I put in the request and were there late in the day to inspect. I paid them for the inspection and told them to come back to do the repair. They came back the next day and made the repair in under 2 hours."
Walkway with Service Doors
Broom Finished Pad
Start of New Slab
Some Form Work
Collapsed wall

+72

Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hank's Painting and Drywall Repair
Hank's Painting and Drywall Repair
4.8(
65
)
Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Flushing, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have an old house with plaster walls that were badly cracked. Hank painted two rooms and a large hallway which goes up the stairs to the second floor. He completed the job on time for a very reasonable price. Hank repaired the walls and ceilings and the walls and trim are now fresh and beautiful. Gave an uplift to the entire house. I would highly recommend Hank for your painting project."
Apartment walls.
House Painting
Bedroom
Living room
Kitchen

+80

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Aldo Handyman Services
Aldo Handyman Services
5.0(
27
)
Plaster - Repair

Serving Flushing, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aldo, did a terrific job and repairing the tiles in the bathroom shower and grouting them so that water would not leak to the basement. He also closed the hole in the ceiling with new sheet rock. Great job highly recommend Aldo"
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BACKSPLASH

+63

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Paint Repair, Corp.
Home Paint Repair, Corp.
5.0(
5
)
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Flushing, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing company, received a quick painting estimate for my kitchen, chose the color I wanted and within less than a day, they were here to get started. The final work was beautiful, thank you!"
Apt Painting
Apt Painting
Apt Painting
Paint
Paint

+45

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 742
Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Damp plaster does dry out, although the drying time depends on several factors, including the type of plaster, the surrounding temperature, moisture content, and the extent of the dampness. Sometimes, it can take weeks or months for wall plaster to dry naturally.

Yes, you can speed up the time it takes for plaster to dry, but it's important to do so carefully to avoid issues like cracking or crumbling. Proper ventilation is key; open a window or use a fan to circulate air in the room. Heat can also accelerate drying, but be cautious, as too much heat can cause the plaster to dry too quickly and crack. Check the plaster's packaging for the recommended drying temperature and set the room's thermostat accordingly. While managing humidity is important, avoid using a dehumidifier, which can remove moisture too aggressively and result in crumbly plaster.

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.

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

The Flushing, NY homeowners’ guide to plaster repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.