Greeley plaster repair
Plaster Wall Repair in Greeley, CO
Some of the oldest homes in Northern Colorado stand in Greeley's Cranford and Glenmere neighborhoods, and most of them still have their original plaster. Fort Collins Drywall Pros repairs plaster walls, ceilings and crown moulding in Greeley's historic homes. We have worked on older houses across the region since 2011, as part of more than 1,300 completed jobs.
Our Greeley plaster customers are homeowners who love their Craftsman bungalow or Tudor and want to keep it right, and buyers fixing cracks found during an inspection. Landlords maintaining older rentals near downtown and the University of Northern Colorado call too. Most of them have been told by someone else that the plaster has to come out, and most of the time it does not, because the plaster itself is sound and only the keys holding it to the lath have let go.
Plaster is worth saving: it is harder, quieter and more solid than drywall, and it carries a century of the house's history. We re-secure loose sections, rebuild missing areas and match the old surface by hand. Because these homes are almost all pre-1978, we work as an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, and every quote is in writing before we start.
Know the house
Greeley's historic homes and their plaster
Cranford
Platted in the 1880s, Cranford includes Craftsman, Tudor and early ranch homes, and 16 of its houses are historically designated. Most have wood lath and three-coat plaster, with keys that have loosened over a century.
Glenmere and the park blocks
Craftsman bungalows and larger estate homes around Glenmere Park often have plaster crown moulding and coved ceilings that are hard to replace.
1930s to 1950s homes
Later homes may use rock lath, gypsum panels under a thinner plaster coat. It repairs differently from wood lath, so we identify it first.
Rentals near UNC
Older homes converted to rentals often carry decades of patches in different materials. We cut back to sound plaster and rebuild the surface evenly.
Local rules
Historic designation and interior repairs
The City of Greeley runs a historic preservation program and has surveyed Cranford's historic resources in detail. Designation mainly affects exterior changes, and ordinary interior plaster repair usually does not need review. If your home is locally designated and you are planning larger work, check with the City's preservation office first.
Greeley will also require a City contractor license for permitted work starting January 1, 2027. Small plaster repairs rarely need a permit, but larger remodels will, and we are licensing ahead of that date.
Our process
How we repair plaster in a Greeley home
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STEP 01
Contain lead-safe
Plastic, signage and HEPA vacuums set up, since the paint is likely pre-1978.
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STEP 02
Re-secure
Loose plaster is drawn back to the lath with plaster washers or adhesive.
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STEP 03
Rebuild
Cracks are meshed and filled, and missing areas built up in layers.
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STEP 04
Match
The surface is finished by hand to match the old plaster, then primed.
Cracked plaster in your Greeley home?
Send photos and the year your home was built. We will tell you honestly what can be saved.
Service area
Plaster Repair across Greeley
Our crews reach Greeley in 30 to 40 minutes from our office in midtown Fort Collins. Weld County's seat: century-old homes in Cranford, UNC rentals, and offices, clinics and industrial space.
- Drive from our shop
- 30 to 40 minutes
- County
- Weld County
Related pages
More from our Greeley crew
Drywall contractor in Greeley
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Plaster Repair: full service details
Lath-and-plaster walls, ceilings and crown moulding in older homes, re-secured and patched with lead-safe practices.
Commercial Drywall in Greeley
Commercial drywall in Greeley, CO: metal framing, rated walls, ceilings and tenant finish for offices, clinics, warehouses and retail.
FAQ
Plaster Repair in Greeley: questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Have a different question? Call or send a photo with the quote form.
Can you repair plaster in a historic Greeley home without replacing it?
Usually, yes. Most plaster can be re-secured and patched, which keeps the walls solid and preserves the home's character.
Does interior plaster repair need approval in a designated Greeley home?
Designation mainly covers exterior changes, and routine interior repair usually does not need review. For larger work on a designated home, check with the City's historic preservation office.
Is lead paint a concern with old Greeley plaster?
Yes, in pre-1978 homes. We are an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm and use containment, wet methods and HEPA cleanup.