Brown staining or bubbling
Discolouration, blistering paint or soft plaster usually means moisture has reached the ceiling lining. We identify the affected section and quote the repair once the source is controlled.

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Meet Jack
If three plasterers have ghosted you this week, I get it. G'day β I'm Jack. I run Jack's Plastering Northern Beaches. I'm a NSW Fair Trading licensed plasterer based on the Northern Beaches, serving homeowners and landlords Sydney-wide. Fixed-price quotes, no hidden extras, most jobs finished in one visit, and every job comes with a 2-year written guarantee. If something's not right, I come back and fix it.
Three steps. We handle the insurer. You stop worrying.
For sagging or actively-leaking ceilings, call straight away β we respond within 1 hour across Sydney. For everything else, fill the form and Jack rings you back within 24 hours.
Jack inspects the damage, documents it for your insurer (photos + measurements), and gives you a fixed-price written quote on the spot.
Most water-damage repairs are completed in one visit. We co-ordinate timing with your assessor and send them everything they need. You don't chase anyone.
A few of Jack's recent insurance and direct-pay jobs across Sydney.



This service is specifically for ceilings damaged by roof leaks, burst pipes, bathroom overflows and other moisture. Jack checks the wet area, removes damaged plasterboard where needed, rebuilds the section and leaves it paint-ready.
Discolouration, blistering paint or soft plaster usually means moisture has reached the ceiling lining. We identify the affected section and quote the repair once the source is controlled.
Wet plasterboard can lose strength quickly. If the sag is growing, water is still present, or cracking is visible around it, keep the room clear and call Jack straight away.
We photograph and measure the affected area, provide a written repair scope and can coordinate the plastering work with your insurer or assessor.
Active water, a rapidly growing sag, cracking around a wet section or a ceiling that looks close to dropping should be treated as urgent. Keep people out of the room and call (02) 5500 1608.
For dry ceiling cracks, holes, age-related sagging, loose fixings or general plaster ceiling repairs, use our dedicated general ceiling service.
See general ceiling repair in Sydney βThe after state
The brown stain β gone.
The sag β gone.
The worry that it might come down on the kids β gone.
Your ceiling restored. Your home safe again. Your insurance sorted.
That's what we build for you. Fixed price, insurer-liaison included, 2-year written guarantee.
Real reviews from real Jack jobs. (Replace placeholders pre-launch with verified Google reviews.)
βBurst pipe upstairs trashed our ceiling. Jack arrived same day, photographed everything for the insurer, and had the whole ceiling restored within the week. The insurer dealt with him directly β we didn't chase anything.β
βStorm cracked the ceiling open. Jack responded in under an hour. Restored it in two visits and the room looks like nothing happened. 10/10.β
βBrown stain spreading after a roof leak. Texted on Tuesday, quoted Wednesday, fixed Friday. Easy.β
Every water-damage repair is backed in writing for 2 full years. If the work cracks, sags or fails because of our craftsmanship β Jack comes back and fixes it free. No paperwork hassle. No excuses. Backed by Jack's Plastering Northern Beaches.
Guarantee terms supplied with your written quote.
Insurance job or direct-pay β fixed-price quote, insurer-liaison included.
The questions we get most often before quoting a water-damage job.
Most water-damage ceiling repairs sit between $600 and $1,500 β section replacement, skim coat, paint-ready finish. Larger jobs (full ceiling replacement after a major leak) start around $2,200. Smaller jobs (single stain, surface repair) start around $290. Every quote is fixed-price and written before we start.
Yes. We provide quotes formatted for insurance assessors, document the damage with photos, and coordinate timing directly with your insurer. Just tell us at the quote stage itβs an insurance job.
A sagging or bubbling ceiling holding water is a real safety risk β it can collapse without warning. Evacuate the room, donβt poke or touch it, and call us. We respond to sagging-ceiling emergencies within 1 hour across Sydney.
Most jobs are completed in one visit (3β6 hours). If the area needs drying time before plastering, we may need a second visit 24β48 hours later. We tell you up front before booking.
Our 2-year written workmanship guarantee covers any cracking, sagging or finish failure caused by our work. Jack comes back and fixes it free.
Yes β Jack is a NSW Fair Trading licensed plasterer. His licence number is provided in writing with every quote, and you can verify it directly at service.nsw.gov.au.
Yes β wet plasterboard left untreated grows mould within 24β72 hours. If your ceiling has been wet for more than a day, mention it on the call so we plan the repair (and any drying / treatment) accordingly.
For water damage and sagging ceilings we target same-day inspection across Sydney. Standard fixed-price quote is at your door within 24 hours of your call.
Whatever your plastering job β Gyprock, patch, ceiling, cornice or full home β Jack covers it across the Northern Beaches and Sydney-wide.
Repair, replacement and installation for walls and ceilings.
Cracked, sagging or water-stained ceilings, repaired in one visit.
TV bracket holes, doorknob dents, DIY rescues from $290 fixed.
Wall + ceiling cracks diagnosed and fixed for good, not just skimmed.
Modern and heritage Federation cornice repair and replacement.
Multi-hole bundle pricing. Paint-ready same day. GST invoice.
1-hour emergency response across Sydney. Insurance handled.
Two ways to reach Jack. Pick whichever's easiest. Fixed-price quote at your door within 24 hours. Insurance-liaison included.
3 quick fields. Jack calls you back within 24 hours.