Erin Solid Plasterers

24/08/2026

RETURNING TO A FEDERATION HOME IN BRUNSWICK

Craig and Viv invited ERIN back to work on their Federation home in Brunswick after we had worked for them previously.

This time the project involved much more than patching a few cracks.

Working through an older home like this means understanding what is already there, what should be preserved, and how the different parts of the job fit together.

Older Melbourne homes often involve more than one obvious repair. Understanding what’s already there — and how the different parts of the job fit together — can be just as important as the plastering itself.

ERIN Solid Plasterers — Melbourne experience since 1985.

Before you call a trade, ask ERIN.

Send photos first.

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06/08/2026

Sometimes a renovation gets more expensive simply because the wrong repair is chosen first.

This period home looked straightforward at first, but after reviewing the photos we were able to identify the best repair approach before work began.

Taking a little time to assess the problem first can often save unnecessary demolition, delays and extra cost.

At ERIN Solid Plasterers we encourage homeowners to send photos first.

We'll review the problem, explain the options and help you decide the best next step before committing to repairs.

📍 Melbourne's inner north and east

📱 SMS your photos to 0493 222 980

Or visit:

https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au/

03/08/2026

Victorian Plaster Repair | Kew Melbourne

Every repair tells a story.

This short video shows traditional solid plaster repairs carried out to a Victorian home in Kew, Melbourne.

If you listen carefully, you'll hear my young son talking in the background.

That wasn't planned—it was simply everyday life.

Like many self-employed fathers, I worked because I had to. While repairing homes across Melbourne, I was also raising my children, earning an income to provide a safe home, food, education and a future for my family.

Those moments became part of our family's story.

Professionally, this project also reflects the way I've always approached solid plastering. Every repair begins with understanding the original building before deciding on the best repair method. Preserving original plaster wherever practical has been the foundation of my work for more than 40 years.

🎥 Watch the video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/oXOsaRaVkvk?feature=share

🌐 Learn more:
https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au

31/07/2026

The Home That Helped Shape ERIN

This isn't a customer's home.

This is my family home in Ivanhoe, Victoria.

I bought this California Bungalow in early 2010.

At the time, my son was only a few weeks old, and I was the sole provider for my young family. I wasn't looking for the biggest house or the most impressive renovation project.

I was looking for a permanent home.

A home with good bones.

A home with enough room for my children to grow.

A safe backyard to play.

Off-street parking.

And a home whose original character deserved to be preserved rather than replaced.

The house had been rented for years and had seen very little maintenance, but beneath its tired appearance I could see a well-built California Bungalow waiting to be brought back to life.

Over the next six months I transformed the home while balancing the responsibilities of family life, paying rent on another property, funding the renovation, paying rates, electricity, gas, school fees, groceries and every other expense that comes with raising a young family.

Wherever possible I chose to preserve the original character of the home.

The cornices.

The ceiling straps.

The original doors.

The skirtings.

The architraves.

The traditional lath and plaster.

More than fifteen years later, those decisions have stood the test of time.

My children grew up here.

The loft they once played in has become my quiet work-from-home office.

The house still works exactly as I hoped it would.

Living through that renovation changed the way I approach every home today.

It taught me that before removing original plaster or replacing period features, it's worth understanding what can be preserved.

That experience became the foundation of ERIN.

Today we combine that experience with a dedicated ERIN team who review photographs, answer enquiries and help homeowners understand the best next step before committing to work.

We believe informed decisions lead to better outcomes.

Need advice before you start?

Before arranging trades or beginning work, send us:

📷 A few photographs

📍 Your suburb

📝 A brief description of the problem

Our team will review the information and explain the best next step before you commit.

🌐 https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au

Photo SMS: 0493 222 980

Calls & WhatsApp: 0418 356 014

ERIN – Helping Melbourne homeowners make better repair decisions before work begins.

24/07/2026

Sometimes a renovation gets started before the full scope is understood. The important thing is knowing how to get it back on track.

A person helping manage a renovation in Richmond contacted ERIN after the work had already begun.

The project included bathroom and kitchen renovations, but once parts of the property were opened up, it became clear that the plastering requirements were more involved than first expected.

The person coordinating the work was uncertain about:

• what preparation was required
• which plastering work needed specialist attention
• the most practical order for completing the work
• how to explain the scope clearly when requesting quotations
• how access, parking, power, water and rubbish removal should be managed

ERIN reviewed the photographs and information supplied and helped turn the situation into a structured way forward.

Drawing on more than 40 years of experience with Melbourne renovations, we helped clarify:

• the likely stages of plastering work
• the preparation required before plastering could begin
• the materials and site requirements that needed to be considered
• the order in which different parts of the renovation should proceed
• the information other plasterers would need to provide comparable quotations
• practical ways to move the project forward without unnecessary delay or duplicated work

This gave the person managing the renovation an itemised roadmap they could use when speaking with other trades.

They were then able to obtain additional quotations based on a clearer and more consistent scope.

A family member with building experience was also able to attend over the weekend and use the information to help move the renovation forward.

The result

A project that had started to feel difficult became more manageable.

The person coordinating the work had clearer questions to ask, the builder had a more organised scope to work from, and the next stages could be planned with greater confidence.

ERIN did not complete the plastering work in this case.

Our role was to review the information supplied, clarify the likely scope and help provide a practical roadmap for the people completing the renovation.

Sometimes the most valuable first step is not another rushed quotation.

It is understanding what needs to be done, in what order, and what information every trade should be working from.

📱 Send photographs, your suburb and what you are trying to achieve by SMS:
0493 222 980

📞 Calls and WhatsApp:
0418 356 014

🌐 https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au/

24/07/2026

Good advice doesn't always end with us doing the plastering. Sometimes it ends with a customer making better decisions.

A homeowner with a property in West Brunswick contacted ERIN while they were living interstate and needed to make decisions about plaster repairs without travelling to Melbourne.

Rather than simply asking, "How much will it cost?", they wanted to understand the best way to move the project forward.

We started by understanding their situation.

We discussed:

• whether they planned to stay in the property, sell it or continue renting it
• what they were trying to achieve
• their budget and timeframe
• what preparation work could be completed before plastering
• how the work could be coordinated with their builder

From there, we were able to provide much more than just a quotation.

Drawing on more than 40 years of experience working on Melbourne homes, we helped the customer understand:

• the most practical repair approach
• the materials required
• where those materials could be sourced
• site access, parking, power and water requirements
• an itemised quotation outlining the proposed scope of works
• practical ways to reduce costs without compromising the finished result

We also shared examples of what other customers in similar situations had done, allowing them to make informed decisions with confidence.

Because these decisions were made the same day, the interstate owner didn't need to travel to Melbourne simply to answer questions or guide the builder through the next steps.

The information was forwarded directly to the builder, "The builder was then able to proceed with their preferred plasterer using a clearly understood scope of works."

To help keep the project moving, we also recommended a trusted painter and a reliable rubbish removal company, allowing the customer to deal directly with those businesses.

The result

"The customer avoided an unnecessary interstate trip and the builder was able to keep the project moving."

Most importantly, everyone was able to make informed decisions before work began, helping avoid unnecessary costs and confusion.

Sometimes the greatest value isn't simply doing the plastering.

Sometimes it's helping people make the right decisions at the right time.

If you're unsure where to start, ERIN can often provide practical guidance from photographs before you commit to the next step.

📱 Send photographs, your suburb and what you're trying to achieve by SMS:
0493 222 980

📞 Calls and WhatsApp:
0418 356 014

🌐 https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au/

24/07/2026

A two-week delay turned into a clear decision within an hour.

A Carlton customer contacted ERIN after waiting about two weeks to work out the best way to build out a window reveal by approximately 50 mm.

They had already taken time away from work and needed to know which construction method and materials would provide the most practical and cost-effective result.

After reviewing the photographs, measurements and intended finish remotely, ERIN helped clarify:

• the materials actually required

• the most sensible way to construct the build-out

• which preparation work the customer's builder could complete

• where specialist solid plastering work would provide the greatest value

Within about an hour of contacting ERIN, the customer had enough information to make an informed decision.

Instead of waiting another two weeks, the customer collected the recommended materials on the way home, their builder completed much of the preparation work, and the specialist plastering was completed the following day.

By planning the work first, the customer avoided unnecessary labour, purchased only the required materials and significantly reduced overall costs.

The biggest saving wasn't finding the cheapest quote.

It was making the right construction decisions before work began.

If you're unsure where to start with plaster repairs, renovations or restoration work, ERIN can often help by reviewing photographs before you commit to unnecessary expense.

📸 Send photographs, your suburb and what you're trying to achieve by SMS:

0493 222 980

📞 Calls and WhatsApp:

0418 356 014

https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au/

23/07/2026

From an old gas-heater opening to a wall ready for painting—all coordinated before we met on site.

A homeowner contacted ERIN after an old gas heater had been removed. The visible problems included cracked and damaged plaster, exposed pipework and missing skirting. Achieving a lasting result required several jobs to happen in the right order.

Using texts, photographs and shared references, ERIN:

• explained the process and provided a clear quotation
• sourced a matching skirting board
• arranged for the gas pipe to be recessed
• coordinated the carpenter and plastering
• protected the timber floor
• completed the coordinated work on the same day
• removed the rubbish and left the wall ready for the painter

The customer later said the result “looks fantastic” and valued having the entire process explained and organised from beginning to end.

This is what experienced guidance before you commit can achieve: not simply repairing what is visible, but arranging the right work in the right sequence.

Have a damaged wall, an old heater opening or a repair involving more than one trade?

Send clear photographs, your suburb and what you hope to achieve by SMS to 0493 222 980.

Learn more: https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au/

Calls and WhatsApp remain available on 0418 356 014.

22/07/2026

Not sure where to start with plaster damage or repairs?

Most people begin by calling trades for quotations. ERIN helps you first understand the problem, the available options and the sensible next step—before you commit to unnecessary or poorly planned work.

If you have cracks, water damage, damaged plaster, renovation questions or original period plasterwork, send us:

• Clear photographs of the problem
• Your suburb
• What you hope to achieve

SMS photos and details to 0493 222 980.

With more than 40 years of practical experience, ERIN helps Melbourne homeowners make informed decisions. When work is required, we also provide or coordinate solid plastering, repairs, renovations, period-home restoration and exterior render work.

Learn more: https://erin.solidplasterers.com.au/

Calls and WhatsApp remain available on 0418 356 014.

Helping Melbourne period homeowners move faster by removing uncertainty before they commit. 40+ years around Melbourne period homes. Since 1985.