Basic
$289 – $991 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 Indianapolis, Indiana typically costs $340 to $1,166 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Indianapolis are 1.0% lower than the national average for repair plaster surface.
National average: $350 – $1,200 each
$289 – $991 each
Crumbling plaster cut back to sound edges, bonding agent, base coat and finish coat, troweled ready for paint
$340 – $1,166 each
Damaged area cut back, lath re-secured, bonding agent, base and finish coats troweled flush and smooth
$425 – $1,457 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 | $148 – $508 | each |
| Labor | labor | $127 – $433 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $39 – $135 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $26 – $90 | each |
Labor costs in Indianapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local repair plaster surface contractors in Indianapolis for personalized quotes based on your specific project.