Commercial & Residential Plastering Contractors Sydney

Plastering costs in Sydney vary depending on the scope of work, the type of finish required and access conditions. A standard residential patchwork repair can start from a few hundred dollars, while a full plasterboard installation for a new build or commercial fitout will be priced per square metre. CIL Trades provides free on-site measures and quotes for all jobs — we never guess on price. Contact us for an accurate quote tailored to your project.

Yes. CIL Trades provides a free, no-obligation on-site measure and quote for all residential and commercial plastering jobs across Sydney. We come to your site, assess the scope of work and provide a detailed, itemised quote — usually within 24 to 48 hours. You can also upload your plans through our Upload Plans page for commercial projects.

Plasterboard itself does not need to dry — it can be painted once the joints and stopping compound have fully cured. Stopping compound typically takes 24 hours per coat to dry, and most jobs require two to three coats plus a final sand. Wet plaster and render can take longer, depending on thickness and conditions. Our team will always advise you on expected timelines for your specific job before we start.

Yes. CIL Trades is fully insured and all tradespeople are licensed and qualified. We carry public liability insurance for all works and can provide certificates of currency on request. Our team complies with all NSW work health and safety regulations, and we maintain safe, clean worksites on every job.

Absolutely. CIL Trades works across both residential and commercial sectors. For residential clients, we handle gyprock installations, patchwork repairs, cornices, ceiling repairs, wet area linings and ornate plastering for renovations and new builds. For commercial clients, we handle office fitouts, partitions, suspended ceilings, insurance repair works and large-scale commercial plastering projects.

CIL Trades services all of Sydney, including the CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, North Shore, Western Sydney, South Sydney, Hills District and beyond. With a 25-man team, we have the capacity to run multiple jobs simultaneously across different parts of Sydney. Enter your suburb or postcode in our service area checker to confirm coverage.

Yes. CIL Trades understands that commercial clients in particular require work outside standard business hours to minimise disruption to tenants, customers or operations. We offer after-hours access and weekend work for commercial fitouts, insurance repairs and projects with operational constraints. This should be discussed at the quoting stage so we can plan accordingly.

Yes. CIL Trades is experienced in insurance repair building works for homes, strata properties, commercial spaces and retail environments. We work directly with insurance companies and loss adjusters, providing all required documentation, scopes of work, before and after photography and invoicing to meet insurance requirements. We understand the urgency and compliance requirements of insurance repairs.

Gyprock is a brand name — much like Colorbond for steel roofing. Plasterboard, drywall and gyprock all refer to the same type of building material: a gypsum core sandwiched between two layers of paper. In Australia, Gyprock (a CSR brand) is the most commonly used plasterboard product. CIL Trades installs all types of plasterboard and lining board systems from all major manufacturers.

A suspended ceiling — also called a drop ceiling or false ceiling — is a secondary ceiling hung below the main structural ceiling. It is commonly used in offices, retail spaces, medical centres and commercial buildings to conceal services such as electrical conduits, plumbing, HVAC ducts and sprinkler systems, while also improving acoustics and aesthetics. CIL Trades installs grid tile, plasterboard and acoustic suspended ceiling systems across Sydney.

Yes — ceiling repairs are one of our most common residential jobs. We repair plasterboard ceilings, suspended ceilings, cracks from movement or settlement, water-damaged plasterboard from roof or plumbing leaks, and patchwork areas after trades have run pipes or cables. We match the existing finish and texture as closely as possible, and our repairs are seamless when the ceiling is painted.

CIL Trades makes it easy to get a commercial quote without an initial site visit. Simply visit our Upload Your Plans page and submit your architectural drawings, fitout plans or construction documents. Our estimating team will review your plans and provide a detailed quote. For larger or more complex projects, we may follow up with a site visit to confirm conditions and access.

Yes — a large portion of our work comes from builders, project managers and developer clients who rely on CIL Trades as their preferred plastering subcontractor. We understand the demands of construction projects: meeting programme milestones, coordinating with other trades, maintaining safe and compliant worksites, and providing the documentation required for practical completion. We have long-term relationships with several of Sydney's leading building companies.

Ornate plastering refers to high-end decorative plasterwork including curved walls, curved ceilings, decorative cornices, bulkheads, coffered ceilings, architectural mouldings and bespoke feature plasterwork. It requires specialist skill and experience to achieve clean, consistent results. CIL Trades has the expertise to deliver intricate ornate plastering for luxury homes, heritage restorations and premium commercial interiors.

A plasterboard partition wall is an internal non-structural wall built using a steel stud frame with plasterboard sheeting on both sides. They are the most common method of dividing office spaces, creating meeting rooms, building retail fit-outs and adding rooms to existing buildings. CIL Trades installs plasterboard, glass and aluminium partition systems for commercial clients across Sydney, including acoustic-rated and fire-rated partition systems where required.

Getting started is simple. Call us on 1300 755 076 to speak with our team directly, use the contact form on our website to request a callback, or upload your plans for a commercial quote. We are open now and our team can usually arrange a site visit within a few business days. All measures and quotes are free and obligation-free.