Hire top Plasterers near Dorroughby

Find 28 plasterers within 50 km of Dorroughby. Compare ratings, reviews, and credentials from local professionals.

Write your job once

We'll contact local plasterers for you.

Instant price estimate

See a scoped range for your job before you talk to anyone.

Compare multiple quotes

Up to 3 local plasterers quote your job — no obligation.

28+local providers

Get an instant price estimate

What's your job?

Find another job

Is the work on a wall or ceiling?

2

Estimated range

$154 – $264

$154$902

Guide pricing only. Final quotes vary by scope, access, materials, and site conditions.

Free estimate · Quotes from 3+ tradies

4.60

Average rating of plasterers within 50 km of Dorroughby · 85 public reviews

Ranked by distance, ratings and profile completeness.

Browse 28 plasterers

within 50km · Page 1 of 3

We can help you find the right plasterer

Describe your job once, we’ll tell you what we think it should cost and then put you in contact with plasterers until you find the right quote.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your job

    Describe the job once, we'll remember it so you don't have to say it again.

  2. 2

    Get a price estimate

    Know roughly what your job should cost before you speak to a tradie.

  3. 3

    Choose the best plasterer

    Compare prices and available credentials side by side, with no obligation to proceed.

What to expect when hiring plasterers in Dorroughby

Where plasterers near Dorroughby are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.

Where plasterers near Dorroughby are based

Of the 28 plasterers listed, none are based in Dorroughby, but 17 are within 25 km, the most in East Lismore, Byron Bay and New Brighton. The other 3 are based more than 50 km away.

based in Dorroughby
0
based within 25 km
17
based within 50 km
25
based further away
3

Plasterers based in each suburb

  • None listed yet
  • Water

The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.

Show suburbs as a list

More plasterers based here

Some plasterers based here

None listed yet

Around Dorroughby: where plasterers are basedMap of the suburbs within about 25 km of Dorroughby where plasterers are based, from ABS 2021 boundaries, with water shown. Suburbs are shaded from light to dark teal by how many plasterers are based there; Dorroughby is outlined. A list of suburbs grouped by band follows the map.
Suburb boundaries: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (2021), CC BY 4.0

How to choose a good plasterer in Dorroughby

Dorroughby has a good number of rated plasterers to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.

Most plasterers here are rated highly, but few have many reviews yet. The typical plasterer has 3 reviews. Only 2 of the 20 rated plasterers within 50 km of Dorroughby have 4.8 stars or more from at least 10 reviews.

SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.

average rating
4.60
typical reviews
3
what the best have
4.8★ · 10+

Star rating

70% of plasterers here have a perfect 5.0

Best: 4.8+

Number of reviews

Half have 3 or fewer reviews

Best: 10+ reviews

How does that compare to other suburbs?

SuburbAverage star rating
Repentance Creek23 plasterers3 typical reviews
4.65
Dorroughby20 plasterers3 typical reviews
4.60
Missingham20 plasterers3 typical reviews
4.60
Rosebank20 plasterers3 typical reviews
4.60
Whian Whian20 plasterers3 typical reviews
4.60
Dunoon20 plasterers3 typical reviews
4.60

What plastering should cost in Dorroughby

Plastering in Dorroughby usually runs $154 – $264 for patch holes & cracks, and $2,104 – $7,667 for new plaster lining.

What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.

Things to consider before you book

The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a plasterer.

Very High Termite Risk
  • Termite Risk — Timber

    Termite activity is very high in Dorroughby. All timber — cabinetry, joinery, framing, flooring — should be termite-treated or a naturally resistant species. Annual inspections are essential.

What's in a good Plastering quote?

A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each plasterer's quote covers before you choose.

Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price — and it costs you nothing.

  • 01
    Finish level

    Level 4 or Level 5 in writing; the grade changes the price.

  • 02
    Scope and exclusions

    Every wall and ceiling listed, with patching not hidden out.

  • 03
    Materials

    Plasterboard type, cornice profile and compound, named.

  • 04
    Itemised cost

    Labour split from materials, with per square metre rates.

  • 05
    Waste disposal

    Offcuts and packaging removal in the quote.

  • 06
    Deposit and payment

    Deposit under 10 per cent, payments tied to stages.

Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.

  • Recent, genuine reviews

    Read the latest ones, not just the count

  • Experience near you

    Jobs like yours, done locally

  • Credentials for the job

    Licence, insurance and business details

  • A clear written quote

    Itemised, so you can compare like-for-like

Conditionally licensed

Plasterer licensing in New South Wales

Plasterer work may require registration in New South Wales. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state building or trade licence displayed on quotes and advertising
  • ABN with active GST registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • HIA or Master Builders membership
  • AWCI ANZ membership (Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries)

Licence details

A Contractor Licence — Dry Plastering / Contractor Licence — Wet Plastering is required for jobs over residential building work over 5000. Regulated by NSW Fair Trading. Verify a licence

Frequently asked questions

Hiring plasterers

What timber should I use for plasterer work in Dorroughby?
Dorroughby has very high termite activity, so any exposed timber needs to be termite-treated or a naturally resistant species. Hardwood or treated pine are typical choices. Annual termite inspections are strongly recommended for all properties here.

Request quotes from plasterers in Dorroughby

Describe your job once and compare quotes from plasterers in Dorroughby.

  • Verified Tradies
  • Personalised Price Estimate
  • Compare Quotes
  • Free For Homeowners