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What to expect when hiring plasterers in North Melbourne
Where plasterers near North Melbourne are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where plasterers near North Melbourne are based
No plasterers are based in North Melbourne, but 40 are within 10 km, the most in Coburg, Airport West and Altona North.
- based in North Melbourne
- 0
- within 10 km
- 40
- within 15 km
- 66
Plasterers based in each suburb
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The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.
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- Albert Park
- Altona
- Ascot Vale
- Ashburton
- Balwyn North
- Brunswick
- Bundoora
- Caulfield East
- Caulfield South
- Coburg North
- Elwood
- Essendon
- Fairfield
- Footscray
- Gladstone Park
- Glen Iris
- Glenroy
- Hawthorn
- Heidelberg West
- Ivanhoe
- Keilor
- Keilor Downs
- Keilor Park
- Maidstone
- Newport
- Northcote
- Pascoe Vale
- Prahran
- Preston
- Princes Hill
- Reservoir
- South Melbourne
- St Kilda East
- Strathmore
- Sunshine North
- Thornbury
- West Melbourne
- Williamstown North
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How to choose a good plasterer in North Melbourne
Plasterers in North Melbourne 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 41 rated plasterers within 15 km of North Melbourne, 8 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
- 4.81
- typical reviews
- 3
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
78% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne41 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.81 | 41 | 3 |
| Royal Melbourne Hospital43 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.79 | 43 | 3 |
| Parkville43 plasterers3 typical reviews | 4.79 | 43 | 3 |
| Hotham Hill42 plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.79 | 42 | 4 |
| Melbourne University42 plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.79 | 42 | 4 |
| University Of Melbourne42 plasterers4 typical reviews | 4.79 | 42 | 4 |
What plastering should cost in North Melbourne
Plastering in North Melbourne 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.
Apartment Area
Most properties in North Melbourne are apartments or units. Let your plasterer know the building layout when booking — lift access, parking restrictions, and building noise hours can affect scheduling and equipment logistics.
Check Your Lease Before Booking
Over half of properties in North Melbourne are rentals. If you're a tenant, check your lease before booking plasterer work — some jobs need landlord approval. End-of-lease services are in high demand here, so book well ahead.
High Demand — Book Tradies Further Ahead
North Melbourne has high renovation activity — plasterer professionals in the area tend to book further in advance. Getting quotes early gives you the best choice of timing and availability.
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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Plasterer licensing in Victoria
Plasterer work may require registration in Victoria. 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)
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