Free Plasterer Quote Template Australia

Scope of plastering work

Clearly describe the areas being repaired, replaced, sheeted, set and finished. The example scope in the template identifies the nominated ceiling area, replacement board, joints, fixings, finishing coats, sanding and waste removal.

Compare this with Repair ceiling — $2,800. That amount is illustrative only, not a recommended price. The detailed scope gives the customer a much clearer understanding of what is included, which areas are covered and whether painting is a separate responsibility.

Common plastering jobs this template can be used for

• Plasterboard installation
• Ceiling replacement
• Ceiling repairs
• Wall repairs
• Hole repairs
• Water-damaged plaster replacement
• Renovation plastering
• New wall sheeting
• New ceiling sheeting
• Setting and sanding
• Cornice installation
• Cornice repairs
• Patch repairs
• Bulkhead plastering
• Garage plastering
• New-build plastering
• Commercial plastering
• General maintenance plastering

Adjust every plastering quotation template to the actual project. A wall repair quote or ceiling repair quote needs different quantities and assumptions from a new plasterboard installation.

What should plasterers consider when pricing a job?

Check wall area, ceiling area, plasterboard quantity and board type. Review existing plaster removal, visible framing condition, setting, sanding, cornice, fixings, adhesive and joint tape.

Allow for access, ceiling height, scaffolding or access equipment, delivery and waste. Estimate labour and additional workers, travel, supplier trips, administration, business overheads and profit margin. Check where each cost is recovered so the same work is not counted twice.

Use 10 Costs Tradies Forget When Quoting Jobs as a checklist and read How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia?. The free hourly-rate calculator uses your own business figures.

Measure plasterboard areas carefully

Plasterboard requirements often start with measuring wall and ceiling areas. For a simple wall: Length × Height = Area in square metres.

For example, 5 m × 2.4 m = 12 m². Consider doors, windows, multiple walls and ceiling areas separately. Check actual measurements, sheet dimensions and the job layout before ordering. This plasterboard quote template is not a material calculator.

Don't forget cuts and material waste

Plasterboard purchased may be greater than the exact finished area because of sheet dimensions, cuts, offcuts, damaged sheets, openings, layout, corners and transport damage.

The appropriate allowance depends on the job. No universal material-waste percentage is recommended here.

Ceiling work can take longer than wall work

Overhead work, access, sheet handling, props or lifting equipment, lighting and penetrations, sanding overhead and higher ceilings can add time to a ceiling job.

Assess the actual work and access requirements rather than applying a universal ceiling rate. This is a costing checklist, not a safety-system or structural specification.

Don't underestimate setting and sanding

Hanging plasterboard is only part of the job. Finishing may involve taping joints, multiple compound applications, drying time, internal corners, external corners, fixing heads, sanding and a final inspection.

Account for the complete finish required, not just board installation. Include return visits where your work plan needs them; this template does not prescribe drying times or installation methods.

Clearly state whether cornice is included

Cornice work may involve removal of existing cornice, new cornice supply, cutting, mitres, adhesive, setting and repairs to adjoining surfaces.

State whether cornice is included or excluded, identify the areas and profile being priced, and check that its labour and materials are not also counted in another allowance.

Small plaster repairs still have setup costs

A small hole may use very little material but still require travel, site protection, cutting, backing, plasterboard, setting, return visits, sanding and clean-up.

A small repair should not necessarily be priced only by material quantity. Use your actual costs and work plan; no specific minimum charge is recommended here.

Should plasterers mark up materials?

Supplying plasterboard, cornice, compounds and fixings involves more than the supplier purchase price. Measuring quantities, ordering, collecting, coordinating delivery, transporting sheets, handling damaged material and returning unused products take time and resources.

No fixed markup percentage is recommended. Read How to Mark Up Materials on a Trade Quote and check that handling or delivery has not already been recovered elsewhere.

Should plasterers charge hourly or quote a fixed price?

Hourly pricing may suit small repairs, unknown damage, investigation work, maintenance or jobs where the full scope cannot initially be confirmed. Fixed-price quoting may suit new plasterboard installation, a known ceiling replacement, defined renovation work, clearly measured wall areas or new-build work.

Even when giving a fixed price, understand your internal labour rate. Read How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia?. If you are considering a plastering estimate template because the scope remains uncertain, read Quote vs Estimate: What's the Difference for Tradies? before deciding how to present the price.

What should you check before quoting a plastering job?

Confirm wall area, ceiling area and ceiling height; existing material, visible damage and removal requirements; plasterboard quantity, board type, visible framing condition and access.

Check cornice, setting, sanding, openings, lighting penetrations, delivery, waste and labour. Confirm painting responsibility and clean-up, then review the final inclusions, exclusions and assumptions.

Related quote templates

For other jobs, try the Painter Quote Template, Tiler Quote Template, Carpenter Quote Template or Roofer Quote Template. The Free Tradie Quote Template Australia provides a flexible starting point, or browse all templates.