Basic
$276 – $947 each
Loose plaster re-secured to lath with plaster washers, cracks and holes filled, skim coat, primed and painted
How Much Does Repair Ceiling Plaster Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Repair a damaged area of plaster ceiling (re-secure lath, fill cracks and holes, skim coat and paint).
Repair Ceiling Plaster in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $325 to $1,114 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Repair Ceiling Plaster in Memphis, Tennessee
$325 – $1,114
eachPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for repair ceiling plaster.
National average: $350 – $1,200 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$325 – $1,114 each
Adhesive injected behind loose plaster, plaster washers, holes filled with setting compound, mesh and skim coat, primed and painted
Premium
$406 – $1,393 each
Adhesive injection and washers, holes filled, fiberglass mesh and veneer plaster skim, paint blended to the nearest ceiling edge
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $151 – $518 | each |
| Labor | labor | $107 – $365 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $40 – $138 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $27 – $92 | each |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($157.00-$540.00 per unit)
- Labor ($123.00-$420.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($42.00-$144.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($28.00-$96.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in Memphis run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Ceiling Installation, Repair and Replacement Costs - Block Renovation, Block Renovation, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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