Basic
$311 – $1,067 each
Loose plaster re-secured to lath with plaster washers, cracks and holes filled, skim coat, primed and painted
Repair a damaged area of plaster ceiling (re-secure lath, fill cracks and holes, skim coat and paint).
Repair Ceiling Plaster in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $366 to $1,256 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for repair ceiling plaster.
National average: $350 – $1,200 each
$311 – $1,067 each
Loose plaster re-secured to lath with plaster washers, cracks and holes filled, skim coat, primed and painted
$366 – $1,256 each
Adhesive injected behind loose plaster, plaster washers, holes filled with setting compound, mesh and skim coat, primed and painted
$458 – $1,570 each
Adhesive injection and washers, holes filled, fiberglass mesh and veneer plaster skim, paint blended to the nearest ceiling edge
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $165 – $567 | each |
| Labor | labor | $128 – $437 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $44 – $151 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $29 – $101 | each |
Connect with local repair ceiling plaster contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.