“Michael was prompt, very tidy and did a truly professional job. So good that you would never know that the wall had ever been damaged.”
Damaged plasterboard, fixed properly
Plasterboard & Gyprock Repairs Sydney
Plasterboard (often called gyprock, after the brand) is in almost every Sydney home built in the last fifty years. It's easy to damage and easy to repair badly. We repair plasterboard walls and ceilings so the finished surface is flat, solid and invisible once painted.
Can damaged plasterboard be repaired instead of replaced?
Usually, yes. Small holes, dents, cracks and popped screws can be repaired in place. Larger holes are cut back to a neat square, backed and patched with a new piece of plasterboard. Only when board is badly broken, water-damaged or sagging does a full sheet or section need replacing. Either way, the repair is set in coats and sanded so it blends with the surrounding wall or ceiling.
What's included
Plasterboard & Gyprock Repairs: what we do
- Holes, dents and impact damage
- Cracked and lifting joints
- Popped nails and screws
- Cut-outs left by electricians, plumbers and old fittings
- Replacement of damaged sections or full sheets
- Corner bead and external corner repairs
- Setting and sanding ready for painting
Clean, low-dust finish: we sand with a vacuum sander connected to a dust extractor, so most of the dust is captured at the source. How our dust-free sanding works
Common plasterboard problems we fix
Door handles punching through walls, furniture knocks during a move, holes left after removing TV brackets, cracks along joints when a house settles, and screws popping through the paint are the everyday repairs we see. Electricians and plumbers also leave cut-outs that need closing up properly.
Patch or replace?
Small holes and cracks are repaired in place. Bigger holes are cut back to a clean square, a backing piece is fitted and a new piece of plasterboard goes in, then it's taped and set. If a section is badly broken, water-damaged or sagging, it's more reliable to replace the sheet or a full section. We'll explain which option suits your job and why.
Why do cracks keep coming back?
Cracks that return are usually on joints where the board moves — often from settling, seasonal movement or poor original fixing. Simply filling the crack rarely lasts. We cut the crack out, re-fix the board where needed, re-tape the joint and set it properly so the repair has the best chance of staying put.
Why us
Why customers choose us for plasterboard & gyprock repairs
Repairs that disappear
Feathered setting coats and careful sanding so the repair doesn't show through the paint.
Right fix for the damage
We'll repair what can be repaired and only replace what has to be.
Walls and ceilings
Same care whether it's at eye level or overhead.
Tidy work
Drop sheets down, dust extraction when sanding, area left clean.
Real work
Our plastering work
Genuine Sydney Plastering Service job photos.
Small jobs are our specialty
Is this job a good fit?
- Single or multiple repairs in a home
- End-of-lease and rental repairs
- Damage after trades or removalists
- Strata unit repairs
“A+ Michael quoted over the phone and came promptly! He cut out damaged and mouldy wall (1200 by 600) replaced with new gyproc sheet and plastered in! Ready for painting. Pre-plastered sheet in photo😊 …”
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Areas serviced
Plasterboard & Gyprock Repairs across Sydney
Based in Ryde, we do plasterboard & gyprock repairs for homeowners, landlords, property managers and strata across Sydney, including:
FAQ
Plasterboard & Gyprock Repairs FAQs
Related guide: How Much Does a Plaster Repair Cost in Sydney?
All FAQsIs gyprock the same as plasterboard?
Yes. Gyprock is a brand of plasterboard, and in Sydney most people use the two names interchangeably. We repair and install both.
Can you fix a hole from a door handle?
Yes. It's one of the most common repairs we do. We patch it, set it and leave it ready for paint — and we can fit a door stop so it doesn't happen again if you'd like.
Why is my plasterboard cracking?
Usually it's movement along a joint — the house settling, seasonal movement or the board not being fixed well originally. We re-fix and re-tape the joint rather than just filling the crack.
Will I be able to see the repair?
Not once it's painted, if it's done properly. We feather the coats out wide, then once they're dry we sand the repair flat with our vacuum sanding machine so it blends in.
Can you match textured or old plaster?
Tell us about it when you send photos. Some older textured or hard-plaster finishes need a different approach and we'll tell you honestly what result to expect.
Related services
You might also need
Wall Repairs
Damaged plasterboard cut out, new board fitted, set and sanded smooth ready for paint.
Ceiling Repairs
Repair cracked, old, sagging or water-damaged ceilings and cornices.
Small Plastering Jobs
Holes, cracks, patches, small sections of plasterboard and the little jobs bigger companies won't take on.
Gyprock & Plasterboard Installation
New gyprock for single rooms, garages, laundries and small renovations — including wet-area and sound-rated board.
Need plasterboard & gyprock repairs?
Don't let a small repair turn into a bigger problem. Send us photos of the job or give us a call. Small jobs are our specialty.