Small plaster jobs are the ones most trades don’t want — a hole from a doorknob, a crack above a window, the cavity a plumber left in the wall, the patch where a shelf used to be. They’re too small for a plasterer to bother with and too fiddly to get right yourself. They’re exactly the work we do every day, as part of our handyman services and our dedicated plastering team.

Small Plaster Jobs We Handle

Holes and dents. Doorknob holes, picture-hook damage, knocks from furniture and the dents that come with everyday life — filled, sanded and made invisible.

Cracks. Hairline and settlement cracks in walls and ceilings, around windows and cornices, repaired so they don’t telegraph back through the paint.

Post-plumber and post-electrician patches. When a tradesperson opens a wall or ceiling to reach pipes or cabling, we close it up, skim it flat and paint it back. One call, one team — no chasing a second tradie.

Plasterboard and gyprock patches. Cut-outs and patch installs in plasterboard walls and ceilings, common in Melbourne apartments and newer builds. The same care goes into our apartment work.

We work in houses, apartments and terraces across South Yarra, Toorak, Malvern, Prahran, Armadale, Brighton, Fitzroy and surrounds.

The Finish You Can’t Find

The usual standard on a patch is to fill the hole, sand it and call it done. The problem: once it’s painted, you can still see it — a ridge, a texture mismatch, a dull patch under the light. Our team works to a mirror finish, feathering and skimming the repair to match the surrounding wall before anything goes near a brush.

Because we also paint, we match the sheen, the texture and the colour — in the same visit. You’re not waiting on a second tradesperson and you’re not left with a patch that’s flat where the wall is slightly textured. When it’s done, you can’t find it.

What Our Customers Say

“Hunter, Ben and Rodney did a very good job with home renovations, including plastering, repairs and painting. Hunter also identified and investigated unexpected issues with the house that required immediate attention, as well as make good recommendations as to how to proceed. He was flexible with changing circumstances — friendly, knowledgeable and very hardworking.”

“4P Collective were professional and extremely helpful. Had them come out to patch and paint over a hole in the wall. Ben was polite and completed the job effectively — would highly recommend to anyone who needs around the house repairs or more.”

“Had a great result with Hunter and Geoff. Patching up holes in the wall due to sockets being moved and then repainting the walls. Most importantly the areas were left very clean and tidy.”

4.9 stars across 50+ Google reviews.

Why Property Owners in Inner-East Melbourne Choose 4P

No job too small. The fiddly patches other trades won’t take on are our bread and butter — done properly, not bodged.

Mirror finish, not a flat patch. We feather and skim the repair to match the wall, so it disappears once it’s painted.

Plaster and paint in one visit. We do both, so the colour, texture and sheen match — and you only book once.

4.9 stars, 50+ Google reviews. “You can’t see where the hole was” is the review we like best.

Free quote in 60 seconds. Tell us what needs doing and we’ll give you a clear, fixed price — no obligation, no pushy follow-up. Call 0409 215 215 or fill in the form on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a small plaster repair cost? Small patch repairs typically range from $150–$400 depending on the size of the damage and whether painting is included. We give you a fixed price upfront — no surprises.

Do you paint after patching? Yes. Once the plaster is dry and sanded to a mirror finish, we prime and paint to match the existing wall. You get one visit, not two trades.

How long does a patch repair take? Most small residential patches take one to three hours. Larger or deeper repairs may need a second visit for a second coat, and we’ll tell you upfront.

Can you match the existing wall texture and colour? Yes — texture matching is part of our process, not an extra. For colour we work from the existing paint or colour-match on-site.

Can you fix the hole a plumber left in my wall? Yes — it’s one of the most common jobs we do. Once the plumber or electrician is finished, we close the cavity, skim it flat and paint it back to match.

What areas do you cover? Inner-east Melbourne — South Yarra, Toorak, Malvern, Prahran, Armadale, Brighton and Kooyong — plus northern suburbs including Fitzroy, Brunswick, Coburg and Fawkner.