Dunedin & Surrounds
Dunedin's Trusted
35+ years delivering smooth, high-quality finishes for new builds, renovations and repairs.
About Us
Shane Cross Gib Stopping is a family-run, father-and-son business with over 35 years of experience in the trade.
We specialise in delivering clean, smooth, professional finishes for homes and builds across Dunedin — whether it's a full new build, a renovation, or a small repair.
We take pride in getting it right the first time.
What We Do
Level 4 & Level 5 finishes for premium results.
Reliable, clean stopping work for builders and homeowners.
Refresh existing rooms with seamless, professional finishes.
Fast, tidy fixes for damaged walls and ceilings.
Decorative cornicing and cove installation for a classic finish.
Smooth skim coats over rough or uneven walls and ceilings.
Recent Projects
A look at recent gib stopping and plastering jobs around Dunedin. Drag the handle on a before / after to see the transformation.
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Contact
Tell us about your project and we'll come back with a fast, no-obligation quote.
FAQs
Level 4 is the standard finish — smooth and ready for most paint and wallpaper jobs. Level 5 adds an extra skim coat for the highest-quality finish, ideal under critical lighting or with gloss paints.
You can paint straight away — no waiting required.
A standard room takes around 4–5 days from start to finish. Larger jobs and new builds we'll quote with a clear timeline.
Absolutely — no job too small. Cracks, holes, water damage, dings from moving furniture — if it's a wall or ceiling, we can patch it.
Dunedin and surrounds — including Mosgiel, Brockville, St Kilda, St Clair, Andersons Bay, Green Island. We can also travel further out of Dunedin for the right job — just get in touch.