Plasterers in West Swindon (SN5)
Expansive modern district featuring planned family communities and the historic Lydiard Park estate.
Snapshot: Local plasterers cover Westlea, Peatmoor, Shaw, with Lydiard House & 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 West Swindon
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— Parks Area, West Swindon
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Local coverage in West Swindon (SN5)
Estates & neighbourhoods covered
Local landmarks
- Lydiard House & Country Park
- Link Centre & Ice Rink
- Shaw Ridge Leisure Park
- Wilts & Berks Canal at Wichelstowe
SN5 housing stock: what it means for your plastering
Architecture & property profiles: 1980s–1990s cavity-brick and timber-frame suburban homes, modern executive developments in Peatmoor, and contemporary sustainable apartments in Wichelstowe.
Common plastering work in West Swindon: Plastering in SN5 mainly centres on open-plan living room re-skimming, garage conversion insulation and drylining, bathroom moisture-resistant boarding, and modern smooth ceiling upgrades.
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 West Swindon (SN5)
How much does it cost to dryline and plaster a single garage conversion in SN5?
Plasterboarding, insulating, and skimming a standard single garage in West Swindon typically costs between £700 and £1,200.
Can West Swindon plasterers install modern media walls?
Yes, many plasterers construct custom stud-wall media units with TV/fireplace recesses and smooth skim finishes.
Are plasterers in SN5 insured for commercial and domestic work?
Plasterers with a "Verified PLI" badge have uploaded their Public Liability Insurance certificate and had it reviewed by our team. Please confirm the details directly with the business before work begins.