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Find 75 plasterers within 50 km of Cowes 3922 — expect travel time for providers coming from Cape Woolamai, Dromana and surrounds. Compare ratings, reviews, and credentials from local professionals.
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What to expect when hiring plasterers in Cowes
Where plasterers near Cowes are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where plasterers near Cowes are based
Of the 75 plasterers listed, none are based in Cowes, but 53 are within 50 km, the most in Mornington, Carrum Downs and Cranbourne West. The other 22 are based more than 50 km away.
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- based within 50 km
- 53
- based further away
- 22
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How to choose a good plasterer in Cowes
Cowes has plenty of well-reviewed plasterers to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most plasterers here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical plasterer has 4 reviews. Of the 50 rated plasterers within 50 km of Cowes, 19 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
- 4.64
- typical reviews
- 4
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
74% of plasterers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 4 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf Beach39 rated plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.67 | 39 | 4 |
| Sunset Strip39 rated plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.67 | 39 | 4 |
| Cowes50 rated plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.64 | 50 | 4 |
| Silverleaves49 rated plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.63 | 49 | 4 |
| Rhyll45 rated plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.62 | 45 | 4 |
| Wimbledon Heights40 rated plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.58 | 40 | 4 |
What plastering costs
Across Australia, plastering typically runs $154 – $264 for patch holes & cracks, and $2,104 – $7,667 for new plaster lining.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Cowes. 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.
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.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Credentials for the job
Licence, insurance and business details
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Do plasterers need a licence in VIC?
Plasterers need a licence in VIC for jobs over $10,000.
You do not need a registered builder for a contract just for plastering, whatever it costs.
- Licence
- Domestic builder registration (limited to sheet plastering, or limited to solid plastering and rendering)
- Categories
- Domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering), Domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering), Domestic builder (unlimited)
- Regulator
- Building and Plumbing Commission
Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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