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Best Plasterers in Wellington

We assessed 15 plasterers in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 236 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 29 June 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

The quality of plastering and GIB stopping shows up under paint and raking light, so a smooth finish is what you are paying for. 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. Get the scope in writing, as small jobs are often quoted verbally and then dispute the extent of the work.

Top 5 Plasterers in Wellington

The top 5 plasterers in Wellington are Better Plasterers, Wellington Painting & Plastering, Viet Duc Painting and Plastering, Paradise Painting, and All Black Fern, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Better Plasterers

    ★ 5.0 45 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 44 4★ 1

    Hire them when you need plastering done within days rather than weeks, with someone who responds quickly to quotes and shows up when promised. Bob's team often travels beyond Wellington to take jobs, handles bedroom to bathroom replastering with equal care, and leaves sites clean enough that clients comment on it.

    Reviews most often describe: Renovation projects requiring fast turnaround and reliable communication

    • ✓ Available to start within one or two days
    • ✓ Quotes by phone, text, and email to suit your preference
    • ✓ Cleans and sands surfaces before leaving site

    location_on 5 Jupiter Grove, Trentham, Upper Hutt

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  • 2

    Wellington Painting & Plastering

    ★ 5.0 39 reviews Top5 Score 148
    5★ 39

    Hire them for interior plasterwork alongside painting when you need coordinated prep and finish across a whole house, especially if walls need stripping, holes filled, or damaged surfaces repaired first. They bring their own scaffolding and adjust work around other trades, which cuts costs and removes scheduling friction on multi-contractor jobs.

    Reviews most often describe: Interior and exterior plastering with painting on large renovation projects

    • ✓ Plasters over holes and unused wall outlets
    • ✓ Strips and replasters damaged walls before painting
    • ✓ Replaces rotten timber and sash windows before finishing

    location_on 16 Domett Street, Newlands, Wellington

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  • 3

    Viet Duc Painting and Plastering Ltd

    ★ 5.0 33 reviews Top5 Score 146
    5★ 32 4★ 1

    Hire them for whole-house or multi-room paint jobs where you need the work finished quickly without compromising on detail or cleanliness. Duc manages scheduling flexibly around structural issues and coordinates with other trades, so discovery of rotten timber or building work mid-job doesn't derail the timeline or your relationship.

    Reviews most often describe: Interior and exterior house painting with tight timelines

    • ✓ Completes multi-storey interiors in under a week
    • ✓ Flags structural damage for builder coordination
    • ✓ Cleans lead dust containment daily during stripping

    location_on 74 Oriel Avenue, Tawa, Wellington

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  • 4

    Paradise Painting Services Ltd

    ★ 4.9 34 reviews Top5 Score 144
    5★ 33 1★ 1

    Hire them for plastering jobs that need fast turnaround without cutting corners on finish quality, especially older homes where plaster prep is tricky. Marc answers calls directly and his team starts work within days of quote, even for last-minute requests over holiday periods.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent plaster repairs and ceiling work with tight deadlines

    • ✓ Quotes and starts work same week
    • ✓ Handles wonky art deco plaster preparation
    • ✓ Replies to phone calls immediately

    location_on 52 Ludlam Street, Seatoun, Wellington

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  • 5

    All Black Fern Ltd

    ★ 4.9 31 reviews Top5 Score 142
    5★ 30 1★ 1

    Hire for time-sensitive plastering when you need someone who responds within an hour and completes work the same day. Richard turns up alone, works efficiently without fuss, and leaves sites clean and ready.

    Reviews most often describe: Small jobs and urgent plastering work needing same-day completion

    • ✓ Responds within minutes to quotes
    • ✓ Completes small jobs same day
    • ✓ Cleans up before leaving site

    location_on 10A Maire Street, Woburn, Lower Hutt

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Before you hire a plasterer in Wellington

Drawn from 146 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 in most New Zealand cities. Wellington prices sit toward the upper end of that range due to local demand and labour costs. 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 fine Level 5 finishes all push costs higher than straightforward new-wall stopping.

What level of finish should I ask for, and what does it mean? expand_more

Level 4 is the right call for most rooms: it involves taping, two coats of stopping compound, and a sand-back, and it holds up well under normal lighting with standard paint sheens. Level 5 adds a full skim coat over the entire surface and is worth the extra cost in rooms with large windows that throw raking light across the walls, or anywhere you plan to use high-gloss or semi-gloss paint. The difference in labour and materials between the two can add 20 to 40 percent to your plastering bill, so only specify Level 5 where lighting conditions genuinely demand it. Put the finish level in writing before work starts, because reviewers who were happy with their results praised clear upfront communication, while problems with uneven surfaces and visible lines tend to surface after painting when it is expensive to fix.

How do I tell good plastering from a rushed job? expand_more

Run a straight edge or a raking light source along finished walls before painting: any ridges at joins, visible screw heads, or hollow spots will show up clearly at this stage and are far cheaper to fix now than after paint goes on. Reviewers who were satisfied specifically praised work that was smooth, clean, and required no touch-ups, while one critical review flagged wonky plaster lines and unfilled holes that the homeowner had to fix personally. Dust control and daily clean-up are also reliable quality signals: crews that vacuum tools, cover surfaces, and leave the site tidy each day are taking the same care with the finish as they are with your home.

What are the warning signs of a plasterer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A job that runs significantly over the quoted timeframe with no proactive communication about delays is a red flag, as one reviewer experienced a project blow out from three weeks to over two months.
  • –Visible uneven or wonky plaster lines after the work is done suggest the sand-back was rushed or skipped.
  • –Holes or imperfections left unfilled after the crew leaves means you are paying for incomplete work and will need to chase a fix.
  • –Ignoring messages about defects after payment is a pattern seen in reviews, including one case where a section of remedial plastering fell off within two weeks and the tradesperson refused to return.
  • –Failing to respond to initial enquiries or photo requests without explanation suggests poor communication habits that will only get worse once you are a paying client.
  • –Any sign of unprofessional conduct on site, such as alcohol consumption during working hours or taking tools and materials that belong to the homeowner, should end the relationship immediately.
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 about what was agreed.
  • –Confirm whether sanding, priming, and clean-up are included or whether those are charged separately, as some quotes cover stopping only.
  • –Ask how they manage dust containment in an occupied home, including whether they seal off working areas and clean up at the end of each day.
  • –Get a fixed written quote rather than an open-ended estimate, and check whether variations require written approval before work proceeds.
  • –Ask how long you need to wait after plastering before painting begins, as insufficient drying time between coats is a common cause of finish failures.
  • –Confirm their process for defects found after painting starts, specifically whether they will return to stop and sand areas where screw pops or joint lines appear through the paint.

Plasterers ranked 6 to 10 in Wellington

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    TR Plastering

    ★ 5.0 16 reviews Top5 Score 137
    5★ 16

    This plasterer handles full-house jobs and tight renovation schedules without scope creep, turning up on time and finishing within estimate. Site cleanliness and communication from first contact through handover consistently shape client decisions to rebook and refer.

    Reviews most often describe: Renovation teams needing reliable plastering across multiple room types

    • ✓ Answers phone after hours
    • ✓ Completes curved walls and cornice repairs
    • ✓ GIB-stopping and ceiling replastering across whole houses
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  • 7

    Al Jasim Plastering & Painting Ltd in Wellington.

    ★ 5.0 14 reviews Top5 Score 135
    5★ 14

    Ahmed handles both small repairs and extensive plastering projects for renovating homeowners who need the work finished on schedule without disrupting daily living. Site cleanliness, pattern matching on existing walls, and keeping clients informed throughout the job are strengths that set the work apart.

    Reviews most often describe: Interior and exterior plastering work on home renovations

    • ✓ Matches existing wall finishes closely
    • ✓ Keeps site clean and tidy during work
    • ✓ Communicates progress clearly with clients

    location_on 11 Wilfred Street, Tawa, Wellington

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  • 8

    Rendermates

    ★ 4.8 13 reviews Top5 Score 132
    5★ 12 2★ 1

    Hire them for exterior plastering jobs where communication and site management matter as much as the finished wall. Lucas runs his own crew rather than subcontracting, which means consistent quality control and faster problem-solving on height or detail-heavy work.

    Reviews most often describe: Exterior plaster repairs and full-wall rendering projects

    • ✓ Responds to site photos and follow-ups
    • ✓ Completes work on schedule
    • ✓ Drop cloths and full debris removal standard
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  • 9

    AJ PLASTERING LTD

    ★ 5.0 7 reviews Top5 Score 127
    5★ 7

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  • 10

    Dream Plastering Limited

    ★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 120
    5★ 4

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    location_on 6C Hōniana Te Puni Street, Aro Valley, Wellington

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About this ranking

How are the top plasterers in Wellington chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Wellington. 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. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 29 June 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for plasterers in Wellington. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 4. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.