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What to expect when hiring plasterers in Palm Cove
Where plasterers near Palm Cove are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where plasterers near Palm Cove are based
Of the 20 plasterers listed, none are based in Palm Cove, but 14 are within 30 km, the most in Cairns City, Koah and Bayview Heights. The other 6 are based more than 30 km away.
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How to choose a good plasterer in Palm Cove
Plasterers in Palm Cove are rated highly, but most ratings rest on only a few reviews. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
The typical plasterer here has 3 reviews, so a high rating tells you less on its own. Of the 14 rated plasterers within 30 km of Palm Cove, 4 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
- 4.97
- typical reviews
- 3
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
93% of plasterers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 3 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Cove14 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.97 | 14 | 3 |
| Clifton Beach14 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.97 | 14 | 3 |
| Macalister Range14 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.97 | 14 | 3 |
| Kewarra Beach14 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.97 | 14 | 3 |
| Buchan Point13 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.97 | 13 | 3 |
| Ellis Beach13 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.97 | 13 | 3 |
What plastering should cost in Palm Cove
Plastering in Palm Cove usually runs $154 – $264 for patch holes & cracks, and $2,104 – $7,667 for new plaster lining.
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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.
Termite Risk — Timber
Termite activity is very high in Palm Cove. 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.
- 01Finish level
Level 4 or Level 5 in writing; the grade changes the price.
- 02Scope and exclusions
Every wall and ceiling listed, with patching not hidden out.
- 03Materials
Plasterboard type, cornice profile and compound, named.
- 04Itemised cost
Labour split from materials, with per square metre rates.
- 05Waste disposal
Offcuts and packaging removal in the quote.
- 06Deposit and payment
Deposit under 10 per cent, payments tied to stages.
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Plasterer licensing in Queensland
Plasterer work may require registration in Queensland. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.
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- 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)
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