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

Maugans Paint & Drywall
4.8(
58
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Home visit to quote ceiling plaster repair and paint was made very quickly and was friendly and thorough and reasonably priced. Work was scheduled quickly and conveniently and involved minimal upset to my household; Ken and his team (James) big help with moving and covering/protecting home and furnishings. They worked efficiently and compatibly, not disrupting my being nearby as they worked. Quality of work is exceptional—minor coverage problem with stained ceiling was addressed immediately and perfectly. Ken is a craftsman of long experience and skill, as well as strong personal integrity to stand behind his work. Feel so fortunate to have found him and have already hired him again to repaint bedroom (walls and ceiling) which he, again, scheduled quickly and did beautifully. Already planning future work—strongly recommend!"
Repair
Repair
Repair
Repair
Repair

+38

Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Pinnacle Drywall
4.5(
10
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were in the middle of a tile install, and needed some quick drywall repairs completed before our project could continue. Rafael was able to fit us into his schedule, and did a fantastic job on very short notice."
Arches
Custom Home
1902 Rowhouse
Custom Home
Custom Vaulted Cieling

+22

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilson Renovations LLC
5.0(
6
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Working with this contractor to repair my ceiling was an absolute breeze. He came in with a top-notch attitude, offered fantastic suggestions, and delivered expectional craftsmanship while keeping the process smooth and stress-free. Outstanding work!"
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
Custom Bathroom Remodel

+15

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rudinski Family Painting
New to Angi
Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Rudinski Family Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 16 years of experience serving Middletown, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you! \n

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N. Bennecoff Drywall & Plaster
4.9(
33
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"This is an excellent company - I am very pleased with the repair of my plaster ceiling! Junior and Josiah, the two young men who completed the work, did an excellent job. Additionally, I appreciated their texts to verify arrival times and their knowledgeable responses to my questions. I definitely recommend their work."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair FAQs, answered by experts

Whether Venetian plaster increases your home's value often depends on the buyer's preference. As a purely aesthetic upgrade, it doesn't add structural value in the same way a kitchen or bathroom remodel might. However, its beautiful and attractive appearance can make a home more appealing to potential buyers, possibly leading to more interest, higher offers, and increased competition when you sell.

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.

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 have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

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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