Plaster Crack Repair Boston

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Freshly re-plastered walls in a historic Jamaica Plain home.

Fix cracked plaster with a smooth, invisible finish.

Boston’s historic homes often feature aging plaster walls and ceilings. As homes settle, cracks form—and improper fixes just make them worse.

Ryan Painting uses mesh tape and setting compound to deliver long-term, invisible crack repairs. We serve areas like Jamaica Plain, Beacon Hill, and Dorchester.

  1. Open and clean crack

  2. Apply mesh tape

  3. Skim with setting compound

  4. Sand and prime smooth

Typical Cost

Most crack repairs cost $300–$1,200 depending on number and size.

Case Study

In Jamaica Plain, we repaired a series of stairwell ceiling cracks in a 1920s home. After taping and skimming, the repairs disappeared under fresh paint.

Staircase in Jamaica Plain 1920s Colonial home, cracks repaired with fresh plaster and new paint on trim and walls.

FAQs

 Will the crack come back?

 Not if treated correctly with mesh and setting compound.

Can you match old plaster texture?

Yes—we’re skilled at blending finishes.

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Ready for clean, crack-free walls? Let’s repair your plaster today.