Best Plasterers in Christchurch
We assessed 16 plasterers in Christchurch and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 276 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 16 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 Christchurch
The top 5 plasterers in Christchurch are #1 David Robertson Decorators, #2 Pro Decorators, #3 B & J Building Services, #4 1st Call Projects, and #5 Decora Italian Design, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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David Robertson Decorators
verifiedVerified★ 4.9 129 reviews +3 Top5 Score 1695★ 123 4★ 5 1★ 1David Robertson Decorators gets plaster repairs finished to a standard where the repaired area is undetectable from the surrounding surface, making them a practical choice for rental properties and homes being prepared for sale. Nelson coordinates jobs with text confirmations, on-site quotes, and follow-up after completion, so clients are not left chasing updates at any stage.
Reviews most often describe: Pre-sale tidy-ups needing plaster repairs alongside painting
- ✓ Plaster repairs on rental properties finished invisibly to tenants
- ✓ Written quotes provided on-site and confirmed by email promptly
- ✓ Follow-up contact after job completion to confirm client satisfaction
location_on Unit 2/12 Hawdon Street, Sydenham, Christchurch schedule Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Pro Decorators
★ 5.0 24 reviews Top5 Score 1415★ 24Pro Decorators takes on plastering and painting together, including ensuite plaster and paint work and ceiling and wall repair across interior rooms, so clients avoid coordinating separate trades. Dietmar quotes in person, holds to the agreed price, and returns after completion to walk through the finished job with the client and address any touch-ups on the spot.
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B & J Plastering
★ 5.0 14 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 14B & J Building Services covers exterior plastering on brick homes, acrylic plaster work on mixed old-and-new walls, and plaster repair jobs, with Justin handling all of it from start to finish. He recommends the right products for the specific substrate, turns up on time including early Saturday starts to get jobs wrapped up, and leaves the site tidy on completion.
location_on 6 Toorak Avenue, Avonhead, Christchurch
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1st Call Projects
★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 171st Call Projects handles plastering and painting work on residential renovations, including period villas, and has built a following among clients who return across multiple projects. Georgia coordinates jobs and has held to original quotes even when unexpected complications, such as additional layers of old material or extended site time, have pushed costs upward.
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Decora Italian Design
★ 5.0 20 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 20Decora Italian Design brings specialist Venetian plaster work to feature walls, bathrooms, staircases, exterior fences, and kitchen surfaces, with Paolo producing samples across multiple finish types before any commitment is made. On large-scale jobs, including walls up to 7.5 metres high, the plaster reads as a single continuous surface with no visible joints or colour breaks.
location_on Display only 37 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
Before you hire a plasterer in Christchurch
Drawn from 147 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 for most residential work. Some plasterers price by the sheet instead, with rates from $25 to $60 per sheet depending on complexity and access.
Ceilings, repairs to existing plaster, and tight or high-stud areas cost more than straightforward new wall work. A Level 5 skim-coat finish can add 20 to 40 percent on top of a standard Level 4 price.
What level of finish should I ask for, and what does it mean? expand_more
Level 4 is the standard residential finish: taping, two coats of stopping compound, and a sand-back, suitable for most interior walls under normal lighting and low-sheen paint. Level 5 adds a full skim coat over the entire surface and is the right choice for walls that face strong natural light, raking artificial light, or will be painted in a high-gloss or semi-gloss product.
Specifying the wrong level in either direction costs you money: Level 4 under a gloss paint in a sun-drenched room will show every imperfection, while Level 5 in a hallway with flat paint is unnecessary. Put the finish level in writing before work starts, as GIB's own technical guidelines use these levels and any reputable plasterer will understand the terminology immediately.
How do I tell good plastering from a rushed job? expand_more
Run a straight edge or a raking light source along the finished wall before painting begins: any ridges at tape joins, visible screw heads, or hollows between studs are signs the stopping coats were applied too thinly or sanded too early. Reviews for the better operators here note smooth, clean results that drew compliments from neighbours and visitors, which is a useful real-world test. Dust control and site cleanliness during sanding are also reliable quality indicators: skilled plasterers mask adjacent areas, use dustless sanding equipment where possible, and leave the site clean rather than coating the rest of the house in fine white powder.
What are the warning signs of a plasterer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Screw heads or tape ridges visible after the first coat of paint is applied, indicating the sand-back was rushed or coats were skipped.
- –No written quote, or a quote that changes scope after work begins without a clear variation process.
- –Dust allowed to migrate through the house during sanding, with no masking or sheeting used to protect other rooms.
- –Reluctance to return and fix defects found once paint is on the wall, which is the point when stopping flaws become most visible.
- –No clear answer when you ask which finish level they are quoting, suggesting they are not familiar with the standard grading system.
- –Inability to provide references for comparable work, such as a full house plaster-out or a high-spec renovation finish.
What should you ask before hiring a plasterer? expand_more
- –Ask which finish level is included in the quote and get the answer in writing, specifying Level 4 or Level 5 as appropriate for your paint sheen and lighting conditions.
- –Confirm whether sanding, priming prep, and full clean-up are included or quoted separately, as these are common sources of end-of-job disputes.
- –Ask how they manage dust in an occupied home, including what masking and containment measures they use during the sanding phase.
- –Check whether the quote is fixed price or time-and-materials, and ask what triggers a variation so there are no surprises at invoice time.
- –Ask how long after finishing they allow before the walls are ready for painting, since stopping compound needs adequate drying time between coats and before top-coating.
- –Ask whether they will return to address any defects identified after the first coat of paint is applied, and get that commitment confirmed in writing.
Also recommended plasterers in Christchurch
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Premium Plastering & Painting
★ 5.0 18 reviews Top5 Score 1385★ 18Premium Plastering & Painting covers interior plastering, cornices, ceiling roses, bathroom gib-stopping, and painting across full house renovations, with Charlie leading jobs from quote through to final finish. Pricing is quoted upfront and jobs are completed within the agreed timeframe and cost, with complimentary touch-ups included as a matter of course rather than an extra negotiation.
location_on 104A Stanbury Avenue, Somerfield, Christchurch
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Priority Plastering Limited.
★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 1375★ 17Priority Plastering gets exterior wall replastering, chimney and fireplace restoration, BBQ area work, and interior plaster repairs done on tight timelines, including squeezing clients in ahead of schedule when weather threatens. Niall quotes clearly, sticks to the price, and keeps clients updated throughout so there are no surprises on completion day.
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Plastered Foundations – Exterior Plastering
★ 5.0 14 reviews +3 Top5 Score 137 +35★ 14Plastered Foundations turns around exterior foundation plastering on new builds and period homes, with Arne quoting on the spot and starting work within days of the initial visit. Clients who watched him working on neighbouring properties before hiring him point to the visible care he takes in the finishing, including on two-storey and 1930s-era foundations where access and prep are more demanding.
location_on 87 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
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Top Tier Plastering LTD
★ 5.0 14 reviews +1 Top5 Score 134 +15★ 14Top Tier Plastering covers interior plastering, patch repairs, entrance and pool surrounds, and full house replasters on homes ranging from 1960s renovations to new builds. Jordan and Connor turn up on time, keep the site tidy throughout, and finish to a standard clients describe as indistinguishable from undamaged or brand-new surfaces.
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Edgeware Renovations
★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 9Edgeware Renovations coordinates rockcote repairs, earthquake damage remediation, and exterior weathertightness work alongside painting, pulling in plasterers, builders, and painters under one arrangement so clients do not manage separate contractors. Andrew fits jobs in ahead of schedule when there is room, stays on the original quote even as requirements shift, and leaves sites clean at the end of each day.
About this ranking
What the 10 plasterers listed above hold, at the 16 September 2026 check.
We first assessed plasterers in Christchurch in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. David Robertson Decorators has held first place at every check, and 1st Call Projects and Decora Italian Design have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. Across the 7 locations we assess plasterers in, the 57 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.2% of their total.
What has changed since June 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Pro Decorators entered the top 5 at #2. Edgeware Renovations entered the list at #10.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. B & J Building Services entered the top 5, up from #6. Premium Plastering & Painting left the top 5, down to #6. Priority Plastering left the top 5, down to #7. Top Tier Plastering entered the list at #9.
- Jun 2026
First check. David Robertson Decorators #1.
How are the top plasterers in Christchurch chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Christchurch. 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. 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.
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Christchurch. 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.