Basic
$292 – $1,000 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 Portland, Maine?
Repair a damaged area of plaster ceiling (re-secure lath, fill cracks and holes, skim coat and paint).
Repair Ceiling Plaster in Portland, Maine typically costs $343 to $1,177 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 Portland, Maine
$343 – $1,177
eachPrices in Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for repair ceiling plaster.
National average: $350 – $1,200 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$343 – $1,177 each
Adhesive injected behind loose plaster, plaster washers, holes filled with setting compound, mesh and skim coat, primed and painted
Premium
$429 – $1,471 each
Adhesive injection and washers, holes filled, fiberglass mesh and veneer plaster skim, paint blended to the nearest ceiling edge
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $152 – $524 | each |
| Labor | labor | $123 – $420 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $41 – $140 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $27 – $93 | each |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Portland, Maine
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 costs3.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
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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