Plasterers in Parks Area (SN3)
Established southern and eastern suburbs including Park North, Park South, Walcot, Eldene, Dorcan and Covingham.
Snapshot: Local plasterers cover Park North, Park South, Walcot, with Coate Water Country Park 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 Parks Area
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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Local coverage in Parks Area (SN3)
Estates & neighbourhoods covered
Local landmarks
- Coate Water Country Park
- Great Western Hospital
- Shaftesbury Lake
- Dorcan Complex
SN3 housing stock: what it means for your plastering
Architecture & property profiles: Mid-century 1950s–1970s suburban housing, Radburn-style cul-de-sac estates, detached bungalows in Covingham, and modern developments near the hospital.
Common plastering work in Parks Area: Renovations in SN3 frequently involve skimming over artexed walls and ceilings, boarding partition stud walls, soundproofing adjoining semi-detached party walls, and smooth finishing for kitchen/bathroom extensions.
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 Parks Area (SN3)
What is the typical day rate for a plasterer in SN3?
Day rates for skilled plasterers in SN3 range from £180 to £260 per day for labour, plus materials (plasterboard, multi-finish, bonding).
Can plasterers in Covingham and Eldene do exterior rendering?
Yes, several contractors provide external monocouche, silicone, and traditional sand/cement rendering for bungalows and houses across SN3.
How long does a full house skim take in SN3?
A complete 3-bedroom semi-detached house in Park South or Walcot typically takes 4 to 6 working days for a two-man team.