Best Plasterers in Napier and Hastings
Every plasterer in Napier and Hastings we could assess is listed here, ranked on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 9 October 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 4 Plasterers in Napier and Hastings
The top 4 plasterers in Napier and Hastings are #1 Atlas Fibrous Plaster, #2 KB Plastering, #3 TJ Decorating, and #4 Impressive Plastering, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Atlas Fibrous Plaster Co
★ 4.4 10 reviews Top5 Score 1235★ 7 4★ 1 3★ 1 2★ 1Atlas Fibrous Plaster gets lounge and kitchen ceilings gib stopped and coved without disrupting the household, covering and moving furniture and leaving the space tidy on the way out. Sol and Anthony work steadily without stopping to take calls or deal with reps, so jobs like a full ceiling stop and cove wrap up within a week.
location_on 309 Eastbourne Street West, Hastings
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KB Plastering
★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 123 +25★ 5KB Plastering covers GIB installation, finishing plaster, and small repairs, and keeps clients informed throughout so they understand what is being done and why. Kodie is known for responding fast to short-notice requests, including weekend work, and the crew leaves sites tidy regardless of job size.
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TJ Decorating hb
★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 119 +15★ 4We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
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Impressive Plastering Ltd
★ 4.8 4 reviews Top5 Score 1175★ 3 4★ 1We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
Before you hire a plasterer in Napier and Hastings
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 and job complexity. Some contractors price per sheet instead, with rates from $25 to $60 per sheet.
Regional centres like Napier and Hastings tend to sit below Auckland and Wellington rates due to lower demand pressure. Ceilings, repairs, and tight access all push the price toward the higher end of any range.
What level of finish should I ask for, and what does it mean? expand_more
Level 4 is the standard for most residential rooms and involves taping, two coats of stopping compound, and sanding. It suits flat or low-sheen paint under normal lighting conditions.
Level 5 adds a full skim coat over the entire surface, eliminating minor irregularities that raking light or high-gloss paint would expose. The uplift from Level 4 to Level 5 can add 20 to 40 percent to the plastering cost, so specify in writing which level you want before any work begins.
How do I tell good plastering from a rushed job? expand_more
Run a torch beam at a low angle across the wall before painting, as this raking light reveals ridges, hollow joints, or unfilled screw heads that a straight-on view will hide. Review feedback from local jobs points to clean, blemish-free surfaces and tidy site management as markers of careful work. If sanding dust is spreading through the house and joints are visible under the first coat of paint, the sand-back was rushed.
What are the warning signs of a plasterer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Screw heads or tape lines that telegraph through the paint are a sign the stopping coats were too thin or not sanded flat.
- –Sanding dust left on benchtops, flooring, and furniture throughout the house points to poor dust containment during the job.
- –A quote given verbally with no written scope leaves room for disputes about what was included once the invoice arrives.
- –Reluctance to return and fix defects spotted after the first coat of paint is applied is a serious red flag.
- –Contractors who skip covering furniture and floor protection, then leave the site in a mess, are signalling how they treat the whole job.
- –Pressure to skip a proper sand-back to move faster to the next job results in a finish that fails under any direct light.
What should you ask before hiring a plasterer? expand_more
- –Ask which finish level is included in the quote, Level 4 or Level 5, and get the answer in writing before signing anything.
- –Confirm whether sanding, dust control, and site clean-up are included or priced separately.
- –Ask how they contain dust if the house is occupied or if other trades are working alongside them.
- –Confirm the quote is fixed price, not an estimate, and what triggers any variation to that price.
- –Ask how long after completion you should wait before painting, as stopping compound needs adequate drying time between coats.
- –Clarify the process for calling them back if defects appear under the first coat of paint.
About this ranking
What the 4 plasterers listed above hold, at the 9 October 2026 check.
We first assessed plasterers in Napier and Hastings in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Atlas Fibrous Plaster has held first place at every check. The same four businesses have been in the top 4 at every check. 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 July 2026? expand_more
- Oct 2026
- Jul 2026
First check. Atlas Fibrous Plaster #1.
Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top plasterers in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Napier and Hastings. 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 Napier and Hastings. 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.