Best Plasterers in Tauranga
We assessed 15 plasterers in Tauranga and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 154 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 15 August 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 Tauranga
The top 5 plasterers in Tauranga are #1 East Coast Plastering, #2 Ultimate Coatings, #3 Castro Plastering, #4 Tauranga Plaster and Paint, and #5 Torres Plastering & Painting, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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East Coast Plastering
verifiedVerified ↑ 1★ 5.0 24 reviews +1 Top5 Score 144 +15★ 24East Coast Plastering takes on house replastering, exterior rendering, plaster cladding repairs, and recladding, treating small and large jobs with the same level of care. Claire handles quoting and communication with itemised, transparent pricing, while Danny and the crew are known for spotting and correcting existing problems before finishing the work.
location_on 714 B Taumata Road, Omanawa schedule Mon–Sat 8am–5pm · Sun Closed
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Ultimate Coatings
↑ 1★ 4.7 40 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 36 4★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 2Ultimate Coatings carries out exterior plaster repairs, crack remediation, texture spraying, and Hardie board replacement, with a project manager and colour specialist coordinating each job from quote through to completion. Reviewers specifically note that repaired areas blend seamlessly with surrounding surfaces, and that site managers keep clients updated at each stage without needing to be chased.
location_on 2/38 Ashley Place, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga
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Castro Plastering 'N More
↑ 1★ 4.9 27 reviews Top5 Score 1415★ 26 1★ 1Castro Plastering gets new gib, ceiling work, and skim plastering over difficult surfaces finished on time, even when wallpaper removal leaves walls in poor condition. Everton works around trade delays and shifting start dates without complaint, and has been known to work late to keep a job on track for other tradespeople.
location_on 30 Barbara Grove, Papamoa, Tauranga
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Tauranga Plaster and Paint Ltd.
↑ 1★ 5.0 16 reviews Top5 Score 1365★ 16Tauranga Plaster and Paint covers new ceiling plastering, interior plaster trim, exterior replastering, and plaster repair and maintenance across residential homes, including ex-rentals needing significant work before move-in. Brendon coordinates jobs personally, and reviewers note crews turn up when stated, leave sites tidy, and finish within required timeframes without prompting.
location_on 83 Newton Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga
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Torres Plastering & Painting
↑ 1★ 4.8 12 reviews Top5 Score 1305★ 10 4★ 2Torres Plastering & Painting covers exterior plaster fence replacement, fireplace surround installation, and repair work on both interior and exterior surfaces, using current materials specifically chosen to prevent cracking and leaking. Felipe and Renan are noted for thorough preparation and surface protection before starting, and for spotting additional issues during a job and resolving them without being asked.
Before you hire a plasterer in Tauranga
Drawn from 113 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 walls runs between $15 and $35 per square metre, depending on the number of coats and the finish level required. Pricing by the sheet is also common, with rates from $25 to $60 per sheet based on complexity and site conditions.
Ceilings cost more than walls due to the physical difficulty, and repair work on existing surfaces often costs more per square metre than new stopping on fresh GIB. A Level 5 skim-coat finish can add 20 to 40 percent to the plastering portion of a job compared with a standard Level 4 finish.
What level of finish should I ask for, and what does it mean? expand_more
Level 4 is the standard residential finish, involving taping, two coats of stopping compound, and sanding, and it suits most rooms under normal lighting with low-sheen paint. Level 5 adds a full skim coat across the entire surface and is worth specifying in rooms with raking light from large windows, or wherever you plan to use high-gloss or semi-gloss paint, because strong light will expose even minor surface irregularities.
The finish level directly affects price, so specifying it in writing before work starts protects you from disputes about what was quoted. Reviews here praise plasterers who produce crisp, flat surfaces that complement the following trades, which is a practical way to judge whether the level delivered matches what was agreed.
How do I tell good plastering from a rushed job? expand_more
Run a strong torch or LED work light at a low angle across the finished surface before painting starts, because raking light will reveal any raised joints, ridges over screw heads, or hollow spots that sanding has not fully addressed. Reviewers here specifically praised work that produced clean, crisp lines and surfaces that sat flat even on walls that were out of plumb or poorly fixed, which signals a plasterer who does not cut corners on coats or sand-back. Dust control and site tidiness are also reliable indicators of care, with multiple reviewers noting that the best operators protected surrounding areas and cleaned up thoroughly, while a dusty, ungated site suggests the same lack of attention is probably in the wall finish too.
What are the warning signs of a plasterer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Recurring cracks in exterior plaster after repair is a serious red flag, as one negative review described cracking happening a third time with no offer to remedy it.
- –Poor communication that leads to confusing you with a different client is a sign of disorganised business practices that will likely affect your job too.
- –Refusing to return and fix defects after the problem has been clearly documented is a breach of the reasonable workmanship standard expected under the Building Act 2004.
- –A plasterer who does not provide a written quote leaves you exposed to scope disputes once work is underway.
- –Skipping coats or rushing the sand-back will show up once paint is applied, especially under natural light, and by then the plasterer may be difficult to reach.
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 so there is no dispute after painting reveals surface flaws.
- –Confirm whether sanding, dust containment, and site clean-up are included, particularly if the home is occupied during the work.
- –Ask for a fixed written quote rather than a rough estimate, and clarify what variations would trigger additional charges.
- –Find out the expected timeline between the final coat and when the surface is ready for painting, since stopping compound needs adequate drying time between coats.
- –Ask how they handle defects found after painting begins, and whether a callback inspection is part of their standard process.
- –Check whether they have done similar work, repair versus new GIB, or exterior plaster versus interior stopping, since the skills involved differ meaningfully.
Also recommended plasterers in Tauranga
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Plaster Scene Interiors Limited
↑ 1★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 1285★ 9Plaster Scene covers new gib stopping, skim coating over existing walls, and plaster repairs, including remediation of out-of-plumb and poorly fixed gib on renovation projects. Jake and the crew are known for working around last-minute variations on site without disrupting other trades, and for producing crisp, clean lines that set following trades up well.
location_on 433 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui
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Hole in the wall plasterers,Tauranga
↑ 1★ 5.0 8 reviews +2 Top5 Score 127 +45★ 8Hole in the Wall is Roger's solo operation covering wall repairs, bathroom plastering, and both interior and exterior surface patching, with jobs typically completed across a few days. He keeps clients informed when timing shifts even slightly, which sets him apart from most one-person trades where communication drops off once a job is booked.
location_on Tauranga South, Tauranga
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Your Mate Plaster And Paint
★ 5.0 7 reviews Top5 Score 1255★ 7We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on Otūmoetai, Tauranga
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Mount Plasterers
★ 5.0 6 reviews Top5 Score 1235★ 6Mount Plasterers covers interior plastering, ensuite and bathroom renovation plastering, and new build finishing across residential and commercial sites, with the same crew returning for clients across multiple projects over several years. Marcus is specifically noted for working around new installations without causing damage, leaving sites tidy, and producing clean, controlled results in confined spaces.
location_on 138 Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui
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Evance Plastering
★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 1215★ 5Evance Plastering fixes wall damage, holes, and renovation plastering with a finish that holds up to scrutiny, as seen in work on newly renovated kitchens and door repairs. Lance arrives when agreed, listens carefully to what clients need, and prices difficult jobs at rates reviewers describe as reasonable for the work involved.
location_on 2 Oakland Way, Welcome Bay, Tauranga
About this ranking
What the 10 plasterers listed above hold, at the 15 August 2026 check.
We first assessed plasterers in Tauranga in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking once since. 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
- Aug 2026
New first place: East Coast Plastering. Torres Plastering & Painting entered the top 5, up from #6. Your Mate Plaster And Paint entered the list at #8.
- Jun 2026
First check.
How are the top plasterers in Tauranga chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Tauranga. 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 Tauranga. 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.