Plasterers in Old Town (SN1)
Historic centre of Swindon with period terraces, Georgian townhouses and lively independent quarter.
Snapshot: Local plasterers cover Lawn, Badbury Park, Okus, with Town Gardens & Bowl on the patch. Typical labour costs and job durations are tabled just below — compare the businesses themselves on the live board.
Typical plastering costs & durations in Old Town
Labour benchmarks for Swindon, derived from British Gypsum coverage data: day rate £230. Ask for a fixed quote via the board below — these figures are planning guides, not quotes.
| Service | Typical job | Area | Duration | Labour cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skimming (walls & ceilings) | Single room re-skim (~12 m² of wall) | 12 m² | 1 day | £230 | 18 m²/day · ≈£12.78/m² labour |
| Skimming (walls & ceilings) | Full re-skim, 3-bed semi | whole house | 3-4 days | £690-£920 + £50-80 in materials | 18 m²/day · ≈£12.78/m² labour |
| Plasterboarding + skim | Boarded ceiling, 4×3 m | 12 m² | 1 day | £230 | 18 m²/day · 1 bag multi-finish per 10 m² |
| External rendering | House front (~30 m²) | 30 m² | 3 days | £690 | 12 m²/day · ≈£19.17/m² labour |
| Bonding coat (bare brick) | Per 25 kg bag coverage | 2.7 m² | — | — | 1 bag bonding per 2.7 m² before finish |
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Skimming · Plasterboard Installation · External Rendering— Old Town, Parks Area
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Local coverage in Old Town (SN1)
Estates & neighbourhoods covered
Local landmarks
- Town Gardens & Bowl
- Christ Church
- Old Town High Street
- The Lawns Park
SN1 housing stock: what it means for your plastering
Architecture & property profiles: Predominantly Victorian red-brick terraces, Edwardian semi-detached villas, Georgian stone townhouses, and contemporary Okus/Badbury Park developments.
Common plastering work in Old Town: Older SN1 properties often feature solid masonry walls and traditional lath-and-plaster ceilings requiring breathable lime plastering, cornice restoration, and careful damp-conscious skimming rather than modern impermeable gypsum coats.
Cost guide: Typical Swindon labour rates and job durations — derived from the same British Gypsum coverage data our estimator uses — are in the benchmark table at the top of this page. Drying time adds roughly 1–2 weeks before decorating.
Frequently asked questions in Old Town (SN1)
Do plasterers in Old Town SN1 work with traditional lime plaster?
Yes, several verified Swindon plasterers in our directory specialise in traditional lime mortar and lath-and-plaster repairs specifically required for period and conservation properties in Old Town.
What is the average cost to plaster a room in SN1?
A standard bedroom or lounge re-skim in Old Town typically ranges from £380 to £650 depending on wall condition, ceiling height, and whether artex removal or boarding is required.
How quickly can I get an emergency plasterer in SN1?
Most local SN1 plasterers can provide same-day or next-day quote visits, with urgent ceiling repairs following water leaks usually scheduled within 24–48 hours.