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Plaster Repair

Repair of cracked, crumbling, and water damaged plaster walls and ceilings, refinished smooth for commercial, multi family, and heritage spaces.

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Plaster repair fixes cracks, holes, and failing sections in plaster walls and ceilings, then refinishes the surface smooth and paint ready. Pristine Drywall repairs lath and plaster and skim coats damaged areas for property managers, general contractors, and developers. Every repair is cut back to sound material, re anchored or patched, then skim coated and blended to match.

Scope of work

What our plaster repair crews deliver

  • Crack and settlement crack repair in plaster
  • Hole and missing section patching
  • Re anchoring of loose or bulging plaster to lath
  • Skim coat refinishing over old plaster
  • Water damaged plaster removal and replacement
  • Plaster to drywall transitions and patching
  • Stain blocking primer before paint
  • Dust controlled work with sealed barriers

The details

Plaster repair questions, answered

Why does plaster crack?

Plaster cracks from building settlement, vibration, moisture, and the natural aging of old lath and plaster. Hairline cracks are usually cosmetic, while wide or recurring cracks can signal movement or a loose plaster key. We find the cause, re anchor or patch the area, then skim coat so the repair holds.

Can you repair plaster, or does it need full replacement?

Most plaster can be repaired rather than replaced. We re anchor loose sections, fill cracks and holes, and skim coat the surface smooth. Full replacement is only needed where the plaster has failed across a large area or the lath behind it is damaged.

Can you match old plaster to a smooth finish?

Yes. We skim coat the repaired area and feather it into the surrounding wall so the patch disappears under paint. For walls with a texture, we match the existing pattern, and for a modern look we finish the whole surface smooth.

How it works

Four steps from bid package to final inspection

01

Request a Quote

Send the drawings or call to confirm scope and book a site walk within 6 business hours.

02

Consultation

Meet on site with your dedicated project manager. Written estimate in 48 to 72 hours.

03

Project Execution

Patch materials delivered, crews on site, daily progress updates, and a clean site every shift.

04

Final Inspection

Walk through with your PM. Deficiencies corrected before sign off. Final 10% on approval.

Why Pristine

Built to save the wall, not tear it out

Repair over replace

We re anchor and skim coat where possible, so you keep the wall and avoid a full tear out.

Dedicated project manager

Daily communication, weekly updates, and direct phone access on every job.

Seamless blend

Repairs skim coated and feathered into the wall so the patch disappears under paint.

Owner involved on every job

A direct line to the owner and estimator, so questions get fast answers and decisions never wait.

Proof on site

Recent commercial repair work

Case study · Commercial tenant improvement

Panago Interior Renovation

Drywall boarding, taping, and Level 5 finishing with patch and repair of damaged areas, delivered for a commercial tenant improvement. Completed on schedule and inspection ready.

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★★★★★

"The team delivered a flawless finish under tight deadlines. Excellent communication and professionalism throughout the entire project."

Sarah P.Verified client · Commercial fit-out
5-Star Google Rated WorkSafeBC in Good Standing Fully Insured BC Building Code Compliant

Questions

Plaster repair FAQ

Plaster is a wet material trowelled over lath in layers and is common in older buildings. Drywall is a manufactured gypsum panel that is screwed up and taped. We repair plaster in place and can also transition a plaster wall to a drywall patch where that makes more sense.

Yes. Recurring cracks usually mean movement or a loose plaster key rather than a surface problem. We re anchor the plaster, reinforce the crack with tape and compound, and skim coat so it does not reopen the way a simple fill would.

Yes. We repair lath and plaster ceilings, re anchoring loose areas and patching failed sections, then skim coat smooth. Where a ceiling is too far gone, we can replace the failed area with drywall and blend it into the surrounding plaster.

A well executed repair is feathered well past the patch and skim coated to match the surrounding wall, so it disappears under paint. For a uniform result on a damaged wall, finishing or repainting the full surface gives the cleanest look.

Most plaster repairs take one to a few days, with extra time for the compound to dry between coats and before paint. After the site visit we give a written schedule with the estimate so the timeline is clear up front.