Drylining

Swansea Drylining

Reliable, fixed-price drylining for homeowners, landlords, builders, developers and commercial fit-out clients in Swansea and throughout South Wales.

  • Covering Clydach, Sketty and all of Swansea
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Drylining
Location
Swansea, South Wales (Wales)
Postcodes
SA1, SA2, SA3, SA5, SA6, SA7
Areas
Clydach, Sketty, Uplands, Mumbles, Morriston, Townhill
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 Swansea

Swansea is Wales's second city, set on Swansea Bay at the gateway to Gower, with an industrial copper heritage, two universities, a marina and hillside terraced suburbs. Our team handles drylining all over Swansea, from Clydach and Sketty through to Uplands.

Drylining in Swansea does not need to be complicated. Send us a few details about the job, and you will get a fixed price and our next available dates.

Local buildings are largely Victorian terraces, hillside semis, seafront flats and student lets, so each quote takes into account the property, parking and access and timing.

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

Landlords in Swansea often use insulated and acoustic drylining to make flats and HMOs warmer and quieter.

Questions about drylining in Swansea

How much should I expect to pay for drylining in Swansea?

It depends on the job. Prices in Swansea come down to 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 Swansea?

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

What do you need from me to quote in Swansea?

Just use the quote form with your Swansea postcode, a few details of the job and when you need it. If you have photos, they help us price accurately.

Can you come out to Clydach and other parts of Swansea?

Yes, we do. We cover the whole of Swansea, including Clydach, Sketty, Uplands, Mumbles, Morriston and Townhill, plus nearby Bridgend, Carmarthen, Barry and Cardiff.

What is the difference between drylining and plastering?

Traditional plastering applies wet plaster directly to the wall, which takes time to dry and needs a skilled finish. Drylining fixes plasterboard to the wall or to a frame, then finishes the joints or skims the surface. Drylining is quicker, introduces much less moisture into the building, and can usually be decorated within a few days.

Swansea areas we cover

We work right across Swansea, such as Clydach, Sketty, Uplands, Mumbles, Morriston and Townhill.

Any postcode starting with SA1 or SA2 or SA3 or SA5, we cover you.

Swansea sits on the M4, A483 and A4067, so it is straightforward for our teams to get to you.

Whether you are near Singleton Park or Swansea Marina to Mumbles, the service is the same.

  • Clydach
  • Sketty
  • Uplands
  • Mumbles
  • Morriston
  • Townhill
  • Killay
  • St Thomas
  • Brynmill
  • Landore
  • Bonymaen

Postcodes:

  • SA1
  • SA2
  • SA3
  • SA5
  • SA6
  • SA7

How we can help in Swansea

Across Swansea and South Wales, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Getting an accurate price in Swansea

Access is the main thing that changes the price in Swansea. Tight streets, permit parking and upper floors all add time, so mention them when you send your details.

Booking drylining in Swansea is simple: send your details, get a fixed price, choose a date, and we do the work.

Local service in Swansea

Because we work across South Wales every week, we can often fit Swansea jobs in quickly and work to your timetable.

  • Right board, right place
  • Clean and tidy
  • Clear pricing

Before you book: a quick Swansea checklist

  • Mark where TVs, shelves, radiators, basins and kitchen units will go so fixings can be planned
  • Check whether the work needs building control, especially for loft conversions, flats, garages and external walls
  • Have older textured ceilings or coatings tested for asbestos before they are drilled or removed
  • Arrange your electrician and plumber for sockets, lights and radiators before and after boarding
  • Ask each contractor to state the method, board types and finish so quotes can be compared

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

Nearby areas

Not in Swansea itself? We also work across nearby locations such as:

See all drylining locations in Wales or every area we cover.

Ready to book in Swansea?

To get a price for drylining in Swansea, fill in the short form on this page. We reply with a clear quote, usually the same day.

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From the blog: Splitting a room with a stud wall: what to check before you build. Drylining in offices and commercial fit-outs: a client's guide.

Further reading: Drylining and building regulations. Drylining a room.

Last updated 6 November 2026