Basic
$311 – $1,067 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 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 plaster surface.
National average: $350 – $1,200 each
$311 – $1,067 each
Crumbling plaster cut back to sound edges, bonding agent, base coat and finish coat, troweled ready for paint
$366 – $1,256 each
Damaged area cut back, lath re-secured, bonding agent, base and finish coats troweled flush and smooth
$458 – $1,570 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 | $165 – $567 | each |
| Labor | labor | $128 – $437 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $44 – $151 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $29 – $101 | each |
Connect with local repair plaster surface contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.