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What does plastering cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical stopping a room to a whole house

$3,500

Most jobs land between $800 and $10,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Plastering

Gib fixing and stopping

Estimated installed price

$4,200

Most jobs like this land between $3,000 and $5,400, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$50–$90 per m²

Supply, fix and stop, 60 m²$50–$90 per m²$3,000–$5,400
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Standard 10 mm board, screws, tape and compound to a Level 4 finish, ready to paint.

Not included: Framing, insulation, cornice, wet-area board and painting.

People use Connect for GIB stopping, skim coats, cornices, repairs and exterior plaster.

What drives the price

Area, level of finish, repairs versus new board, and ceilings versus walls. Exterior plaster is priced separately.

Example jobs

Stop one room, Level 4$800–$1,500
Stop a 3-bedroom reno$4,000–$8,000
Repair cracks and water damage$500–$1,500

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Working out materials first? Try the plasterboard (gib) calculator.

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Questions

How much does plastering cost in NZ?

A typical stopping a room to a whole house is around $3,500 incl. GST, with most jobs between $800 and $10,000. Area, level of finish, repairs versus new board, and ceilings versus walls. Exterior plaster is priced separately.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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