Basic
$274 – $940 each
Crumbling plaster cut back to sound edges, bonding agent, base coat and finish coat, troweled ready for paint

Patch and rebuild a damaged area of plaster wall surface (holes, crumbling or water-damaged section up to a few square feet) with base and finish coats, ready for paint.
Repair Plaster Surface in Albuquerque, New Mexico typically costs $322 to $1,106 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Albuquerque are 9.0% lower than the national average for repair plaster surface.
National average: $350 – $1,200 each
$274 – $940 each
Crumbling plaster cut back to sound edges, bonding agent, base coat and finish coat, troweled ready for paint
$322 – $1,106 each
Damaged area cut back, lath re-secured, bonding agent, base and finish coats troweled flush and smooth
$403 – $1,382 each
Area cut back, lath re-secured, bonding agent, base and finish coats feathered wide to blend, primed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $151 – $518 | each |
| Labor | labor | $105 – $357 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $40 – $138 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $27 – $92 | each |
Material costs in Albuquerque run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local repair plaster surface contractors in Albuquerque for personalized quotes based on your specific project.