Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service repairs lath and plaster in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. Until the 1930s or 40s, plaster was the wall surface chosen for nearly all buildings. (National Park Service Preservation Brief 21: Repairing Historic Flat Plaster, Walls and Ceilings)
| Salt Lake City & Millcreek | from $205 |
|---|---|
| Park City & Summit County | from $225 |
| Heber Valley & Wasatch County | from $225 |
Plaster repair in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.
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Most cracked plaster can be repaired rather than replaced. The National Park Service's plaster repair brief says loose plaster can be reattached to the lath with flat-head wood screws and plaster washers, and hairline cracks are not a serious concern when the underlying plaster is sound.
A bulge usually means the plaster has lost its grip on the lath behind it. Once the keys break, the section can loosen further, so it should be reattached before it falls or is patched over.
Painted plaster in a pre-1978 home may well have lead paint under newer coats. EPA says about three-quarters of U.S. homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, so test before sanding or demolition.
If plaster is bulging, sagging or dropping pieces, especially overhead, keep people out from under it. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can secure the loose plaster and plan the repair.
Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.
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