Plaster walls give a timeless, high–end look to any residence, but pricing repairs has always been a headache for homeowners and contractors alike. Hairline cracks, water damage, or a full-scale skim coat can vary wildly in cost depending on thickness, finish level, and local labor rates. Too many pros rely on outdated price books or rough square-foot “rules of thumb,” leaving profit on the table and clients worried about surprise change orders.
CountBricks brings clarity to the chaos. Our plaster repair cost calculator plugs directly into the same live materials and labor database that powers every CountBricks estimate. Because the tool is voice-enabled, you can walk the space, speak measurements, describe surface conditions, and watch real-time pricing appear on your screen—hands-free and accurate to the penny.
1. Open the calculator inside your CountBricks dashboard and dictate wall dimensions, damage type, and desired finish.
2. The AI matches your description with current local material costs, apprentice vs. master plasterer labor rates, and ideal production speeds based on job complexity.
3. Within seconds you receive a line-item breakdown ready to drop into a complete proposal or invoice.
• Square footage of affected area
• Plaster thickness and number of coats
• Substrate prep requirements (lathe repair, bonding agents, drywall backing)
• Finish level: smooth, textured, or historical match
• Material waste allowance and cleanup time
• Local trade wage tiers and prevailing insurance burdens
• Travel distance and on-site accessibility
• Eliminates manual spreadsheet work and math errors
• Generates professional PDFs with your logo in one click
• Syncs seamlessly with CountBricks blueprint takeoffs for whole-house remodels
• Updates automatically when gypsum, lime, or sand prices shift
• Builds homeowner trust through itemized transparency
The calculator is just the first step in the CountBricks ecosystem. Once you approve the pricing, you can:
1. Convert the rough number into a detailed estimate with labor phases, material lists, and payment schedule.
2. Send a branded e-signature quote directly from CountBricks.com/services.
3. Generate a purchase order for materials, using the same data set to prevent overruns.
4. Create progress invoices as tasks are completed—no double entry needed.
Imagine walking a 1920s bungalow in Mesa, Arizona. You tap the microphone on your phone and say, “Twelve-foot by nine-foot living-room ceiling, water stain, needs full skim coat and primer.” CountBricks instantly measures, prices, and saves the scope under that client’s record. By the time you reach your truck, the homeowner already has an emailed proposal.
• Hairline crack patching: 20–50 sq ft, $4–$7 per sq ft
• Two-coat skim over old drywall: 200 sq ft, $3.50–$5.25 per sq ft
• Historical lime plaster restoration with lathe repair: 150 sq ft, $12–$18 per sq ft
• Water-damaged ceiling replacement: 80 sq ft plus finish, $900–$1,400 total
All figures are dynamic—when lime spikes or labor supply tightens, the calculator reflects those changes instantly.
Create a free CountBricks account, open the plaster repair cost calculator, and price your next job in under two minutes. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live demo or explore our full estimating toolkit at CountBricks.com/services.
CountBricks recently assisted a contractor restoring a 1935 Craftsman home in Mesa. The project called for repairing 600 sq ft of lime-sand plaster across walls and coved ceilings. Using the plaster repair cost calculator, the contractor:
• Dictated each room’s dimensions while performing the walkthrough
• Tagged sections that needed historical sand aggregate to match the original texture
• Applied a 15 % complexity factor suggested by the AI for curved crown details
The tool produced a $7,480 materials-and-labor estimate, complete with separate line items for lathe patching and Venetian finish coats. The homeowner approved the proposal on the spot—no follow-up visits, no manual recalculation.
• Speak clearly and include finish level details—“Level-5 smooth” vs. “light texture.”
• Use CountBricks blueprint takeoffs for large wall surfaces, then merge results with voice entries.
• Update your crew’s production rates in the settings; experienced plasterers complete more square feet per hour.
• Photograph unusual substrates and attach them inside the job file so the AI can recommend correct bonding agents.
• Review regional cost adjustments monthly; CountBricks auto-prompts you when wage bulletins change.
Beyond plaster work, the same calculator framework powers drywall, paint, and even custom millwork costing inside the platform. By standardizing your estimating process across trades, you reduce administrative time by up to 70 %, capture every material escalation, and present homeowners with consistent, professional documentation. Ready to elevate your residential bids? Explore the full suite at CountBricks.com/services or book a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation.
