GIB repair and skim quotes that name the finish level
Stopping arguments start when “good enough to paint” means different things, your quote should say Level 4, which rooms, and how patch repairs are handled.
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Example job
Repair wall damage and skim two bedrooms
Rental turnover in Wellington: lounge hole from door handle, corridor dent, and full skim of two bedrooms to Level 4 ready for the owner’s painter.
Scope lines and quote items below show how this job would be structured in Tradient. Wording and prices stay fully editable for the job in front of you.
What the customer sees
Assess substrate and mark repair areas
Inspect GIB and plasterboard for moisture damage or delamination, mark areas needing cut-out versus skim-only repair.
Cut out and patch damaged GIB sections
Cut out failed board around the door-handle hole, fit new GIB patches, tape joints, and flush with surrounding wall plane.
Stop and tape new and existing joints
Apply compound and tape to all new joints and exposed screw heads in repaired areas, ready for skimming.
Skim coat two bedrooms to Level 4 finish
Apply skim coats to walls and ceilings in both bedrooms, feather into existing surfaces, and sand between coats.
Sand and check under raking light
Final sand to Level 4 standard, inspect under raking light for ridges or trowel marks, and touch up defects.
Protect floors and remove trade waste
Mask carpets and tidy work areas, bag sanding dust and offcuts, and leave rooms ready for painting.
How you price it
| Description | Unit |
|---|---|
| GIB patch repairs | item |
| Stopping and skim, walls and ceilings | m² |
| Materials, compound, tape and mesh | fixed price |
| Floor protection and cleanup | job |
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Questions this quote should answer
Clear scope lines head off the questions plasterers hear on every job. These are the ones this example is written to address.
What finish level are we getting, Level 4 or 5?
Will patch repairs show after painting?
Is sanding dust contained while tenants are home?
Who paints after you, is that a separate quote?
How this job is structured
6 scope lines and 4 quote items for a typical plasterer job, ready to adjust on site and send for signature.
Finish reveal
Tradient for plasterers
Yes, scope wording names the finish standard (for example Level 4), which protects both sides at sign-off.
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