Best Plasterers in Auckland
We assessed 51 plasterers in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 438 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 30 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether it is interior GIB stopping or exterior plaster, the quality of plastering shows up under paint and raking light, so a smooth finish is what you are paying for. External Plastering is its own Licensed Building Practitioner licence class, so ask an exterior plasterer for their LBP number. Ask what level of finish is quoted, whether the price includes sanding and clean-up, and how they handle dust control inside an occupied home, and get the scope in writing, since small jobs are often quoted verbally and then disputed.
Top 5 Plasterers in Auckland
The top 5 plasterers in Auckland are #1 A5 Interior Linings, #2 Lau Services, #3 Surecoat, #4 Property Solutions NZ, and #5 PK Plastering & Interiors, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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A5 Interior Linings - GIB Stopping & GIB Fixing Auckland
★ 5.0 138 reviews +1 Top5 Score 165 +15★ 136 4★ 2A5 Interior Linings takes on GIB fixing, stopping, and ceiling repairs across jobs that range from a single wall to full-house re-lining. Basir is transparent about costs from the outset and has guided clients through unexpected issues like leaks mid-project without adjusting the agreed price.
location_on 15 Tuck Nathan Drive, Glen Eden, Auckland
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Lau Services
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 60 reviews +4 Top5 Score 161 +55★ 60Lau Services gets wall repairs, gib stopping, and hole patching to a paint-ready finish that reviewers describe as flawless and clean. Prep work is where Lau puts particular emphasis, and clients point to that groundwork as the reason the final surface holds up.
location_on 26 Comet Crescent, Māngere, Auckland schedule Mon 7am–9pm · Tue–Thu Closed · Fri 7am–9pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Surecoat Auckland
★ 5.0 47 reviews Top5 Score 1505★ 47Surecoat carries out exterior plaster repairs, rockcoating, re-cladding, crack repairs, and full house repaints on ageing plaster homes across Auckland. Reuben follows up after payment to resolve any concerns, transfers warranties to new owners on house sales, and has completed extra work outside the original quote at no additional charge.
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Property Solutions NZ
★ 5.0 40 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 40Property Solutions NZ coordinates plastering and painting across renovation jobs where several trades need to run in sequence, including ceiling re-plastering, wall plastering for kitchen renovations, and plaster-and-paint make-good work for commercial tenancies. Shane is named specifically as a skilled plasterer, and Eric keeps clients updated throughout so that deadlines are met without the finish being rushed.
location_on 100a Sartors Avenue, Browns Bay, Auckland
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PK Plastering & Interiors limited
↓ 2★ 5.0 31 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 31PK Plastering & Interiors covers exterior plaster, skimming, gib stopping, ceiling work, and repairs to walls damaged by leaks or poor previous jobs. Where other tradespeople might rush the final check, PK shines a light across completed walls to catch any imperfections before calling the job done.
Before you hire a plasterer in Auckland
Drawn from 194 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does plastering and GIB stopping typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Labour for stopping and finishing plasterboard runs between $15 and $35 per square metre, depending on finish level, location, and complexity. Sheet-based pricing is also common, with rates ranging from $25 to $60 per sheet for residential work.
Auckland pricing sits toward the upper end of both ranges due to higher demand and labour costs. Ceilings, repairs to existing plaster, and difficult access all push costs higher than straightforward new wall work.
What level of finish should I ask for, and what does it mean? expand_more
Level 4 is the standard for most residential interiors: it involves taping, two coats of stopping compound, and sanding, and it performs well under normal lighting with low-sheen paint. Level 5 adds a full skim coat over the entire surface, which is necessary where walls face strong raking light, large windows, or will be painted in semi-gloss or high-gloss paint.
Specifying Level 5 when you only need Level 4 adds cost for no visible benefit, but under-specifying on a feature wall with a gloss finish will expose every imperfection once the paint dries. GIB publishes technical guidelines on both levels, so ask your plasterer to reference those when quoting, and confirm the agreed finish level in writing before work begins.
How do I tell good plastering from a rushed job? expand_more
Run a single light source at a low angle across the finished wall before painting begins, because raking light will reveal any ridges, hollows, or visible joint lines that a flat overhead light hides completely. Screw heads, tape edges, and corner beads should all be invisible under that light test, and the surface should feel uniformly smooth to the touch with no gritty patches from incomplete sanding. Reviewers specifically praised plasterers who used torches or portable lights to check their own work after stopping, which is a reliable sign that a tradesperson is holding themselves to a proper standard before they leave the site.
What are the warning signs of a plasterer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Unwillingness to provide a written, itemised quote before starting work suggests scope disputes are likely once the job is done.
- –Sanding dust spreading through an unprotected house during an occupied renovation points to poor site management and is a significant red flag.
- –A very fast completion time on a large job is worth questioning, as adequate drying time between coats is not optional and skipping it causes shrinkage cracks.
- –Reluctance to return and fix defects found after painting is a clear sign the plasterer does not stand behind their work.
- –Quoting only per sheet or per day with no reference to finish level leaves you with no recourse if the surface quality falls short.
- –Screw pops or visible joints appearing within months of painting indicate the stopping compound was not applied or allowed to cure correctly.
What should you ask before hiring a plasterer? expand_more
- –Ask which finish level is included in the quote and request that Level 4 or Level 5 is written explicitly on the invoice.
- –Confirm whether sanding, dust control measures, and site clean-up are included in the price or charged separately.
- –Ask how they protect the rest of the home from plaster dust, particularly in occupied houses.
- –Confirm the quote is fixed and in writing, covering both labour and materials, before any work begins.
- –Ask how long after stopping completes before the surface is ready for painting, since rushing this stage causes visible defects.
- –Ask directly whether they will return to address any defects that become visible after the first coat of paint is applied.
Also recommended plasterers in Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Smart Plastering Services Limited
★ 5.0 31 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 31Smart Plastering Services takes on new build interiors, full house renovations, ceiling replacements, gib installation, skim coating, and small repairs like leak damage or holes in a single booking. Paul coordinates jobs to a clear timeline, accommodates last-minute scope changes, and individual plasterers like Maverick and Ollie are named for finishing work that clients describe as flawless.
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Reza Plastering and Painting Ltd
★ 5.0 27 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 26 4★ 1Reza Plastering and Painting takes on the particular demands of older villas, including high-stud ceilings, sash windows, decorative elements, crack plastering, GIB stopping, and full interior and exterior repaints. Clients point to daily site clean-up, careful masking of furniture and fittings, and regular check-ins during the job as the details that set their experience apart.
location_on 2 Zamora Lane, Mount Roskill, Auckland
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Father & Son House Painting & Plastering Services Auckland
★ 5.0 24 reviews Top5 Score 1415★ 24Father & Son covers interior plastering and painting across rooms like lounges, bathrooms, and bedrooms, with clients noting that surfaces are brought to a smooth finish before any paint goes on. Jody and Ali keep homeowners informed at each stage and confirm the client is satisfied before calling a job complete.
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Elite Exteriors
↓ 5★ 5.0 20 reviews Top5 Score 141 -15★ 20Elite Exteriors repairs hairline cracks, exterior plaster damage, and full wall remediation on plaster-construction homes, then ties the work to a 15-year paint warranty. Shafraz coordinates every phase, from planning through plastering to final coat, keeping clients informed at each step and accommodating extra work that comes up once the job is underway.
location_on 25 McWhirters Farm Lane, Westgate, Auckland
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PlasterPro Solution Ltd
↓ 5★ 5.0 20 reviews Top5 Score 140 -15★ 20PlasterPro Solution turns around urgent plastering and waterproofing work quickly, with site assessment the day after contact and work starting the following day. Rolando stays closely involved throughout, from colour selection on exterior fence and wall plaster jobs to keeping timeframes and helping clients plan across multiple properties.
location_on 23 Orton Street, Glenfield, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 plasterers listed above hold, at the 30 September 2026 check.
We first assessed plasterers in Auckland in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. A5 Interior Linings has held first place at every check, and Lau Services and PK Plastering & Interiors have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. Across the 7 locations we assess plasterers in, the 58 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 0.7% of their total.
What has changed since June 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Scoring method updated. Surecoat entered the top 5 at #3. Property Solutions NZ entered the top 5 at #4. Elite Exteriors left the top 5, down to #9. PlasterPro Solution left the top 5, down to #10. Smart Plastering Services, Reza Plastering and Painting and Father & Son entered the list.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Elite Exteriors entered the top 5, up from #7. PlasterPro Solution entered the top 5, up from #6.
- Jun 2026
First check. A5 Interior Linings #1.
How are the top plasterers in Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.