Basic
$344 – $1,179 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 New York, New York typically costs $405 to $1,387 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for repair plaster surface.
National average: $350 – $1,200 each
$344 – $1,179 each
Crumbling plaster cut back to sound edges, bonding agent, base coat and finish coat, troweled ready for paint
$405 – $1,387 each
Damaged area cut back, lath re-secured, bonding agent, base and finish coats troweled flush and smooth
$506 – $1,734 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 | $173 – $594 | each |
| Labor | labor | $155 – $529 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $46 – $158 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $31 – $106 | each |
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local repair plaster surface contractors in New York for personalized quotes based on your specific project.