Drylining

Drylining in Salford

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Service
Drylining
Location
Salford, Greater Manchester (North West)
Postcodes
M5, M6, M7, M50
Areas
Pendleton, Eccles, Swinton, Pendlebury, Walkden, Weaste
Typical cost
Dot-and-dab drylining usually costs £25 to £45 per square metre supplied, fixed and taped. Metal stud partitions usually cost £45 to £80 per square metre, boarded both sides and finished. A typical stud partition wall with a door is usually £700 to £1,600.
Quotes
Free and fixed-price, usually the same day

Local drylining in Salford

Anyone living or working in Salford knows the area: Salford is city bordering central Manchester across the Irwell, with former docks redeveloped as Salford Quays and MediaCityUK, plus a university and older terraced districts. We work right across it, including Pendleton and Eccles.

We offer drylining throughout Salford and the wider Greater Manchester area. Whether it is a small one-off job or a larger project, you get one clear price before anything is booked in.

Around Salford you will mostly find Waterside apartments, Victorian terraces and post-war council housing, and each quote takes into account the building, parking and access and when you need it done.

In Salford we regularly build stud partitions to split large rooms, form en-suites and create new layouts in older houses.

Builders and developers around Salford use drylining to keep extensions and refurbishments moving, because there is no long wait for wet plaster to dry.

Questions about drylining in Salford

What does drylining cost in Salford?

Prices vary with the job. Your price depend on the scope of the work and access, so the quickest way to an exact figure is to send your details. Our cost guide gives typical UK prices.

How quickly can you start in Salford?

We aim to reply to Salford enquiries the same day, and the majority of bookings can be booked in within a week or two. If it is urgent, say so and we will try to fit you in sooner.

How do I get a quote in Salford?

Simply fill in the form on this page with your Salford postcode, a few details of what you need and any timing needs. Photos help but are optional.

Do you work in Pendleton and other parts of Salford?

Yes, we do. We cover the whole of Salford, including Pendleton, Eccles, Swinton, Pendlebury, Walkden and Weaste, as well as Manchester, Bury, Altrincham and Bolton.

How long before I can decorate drylined walls?

Taped and jointed boards can usually be decorated within a day or two once the filler is dry. Skimmed walls need a few days to a week to dry, depending on ventilation and the weather, then a mist coat before normal emulsion.

Where we work in Salford

We cover every part of Salford, including Pendleton, Eccles, Swinton, Pendlebury, Walkden and Weaste.

Any postcode starting with M5 or M6 or M7 or M50, we can help.

Thanks to the M60, M602 and A6 nearby, our teams get to Salford easily from across Greater Manchester.

Plenty of our Salford jobs are near MediaCityUK, as well as residential parts of Pendlebury and Walkden.

  • Pendleton
  • Eccles
  • Swinton
  • Pendlebury
  • Walkden
  • Weaste
  • Seedley
  • Kersal
  • Broughton
  • Salford Quays
  • Ordsall

Postcodes:

  • M5
  • M6
  • M7
  • M50

How we can help in Salford

Popular drylining jobs we carry out in Salford:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Tips for Salford customers

If you are not sure exactly what you need Describe the problem in your own words. We will suggest the right option for your Salford property and explain why.

Here is how it works in Salford: you tell us about the job, we send a clear fixed price, you pick a date, and we get it done.

Local service in Salford

Because we work across Greater Manchester every week, we can usually fit Salford jobs in quickly and work to your timetable.

  • Clear pricing
  • Straight and solid
  • Right board, right place

What to have ready for your Salford quote

  • Ask each contractor to state the method, board types and finish so quotes can be compared
  • Confirm the price includes beads, sealant, protection and clearing waste
  • Clear the rooms and agree where boards can be stored and how they will be brought in
  • Allow drying time in your plans before decorators or flooring fitters arrive
  • Know what the walls are made of, such as brick, block, stone or existing stud, and mention any damp

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Nearby areas

As well as Salford, we regularly cover these nearby areas:

See all drylining locations in North West or every area we cover.

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To get a price for drylining in Salford, complete the short form on this page. You will get a clear quote, normally the same day.

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From the blog: Drylining a garage conversion: fire, insulation and damp. Plasterboard in bathrooms and showers: boards, tiles and weight limits.

Further reading: Drylining a room. Dot-and-dab or metal stud.

Last updated 6 November 2026