Plasterboard delivery in Wigan

Which plasterboard can you order in Wigan?

• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.

Getting the right plasterboard

Which board type?

Use moisture-resistant board in wet rooms, fire board where a fire rating is required, and acoustic board for quieter rooms. Building regulations or your design set the requirement.

Tapered or square edge?

Tapered edge boards are for taping and jointing without a skim; square edge boards are normally skimmed.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Working out quantities for your Wigan job

A new 3.6 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 19.44 m² of board: 8 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 280 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Delivering plasterboard in Wigan

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Wigan is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 27m of daylight in Wigan around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• On busy streets in Wigan, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Common questions from Wigan

Can plasterboard be stored outside?

No. Keep boards flat, off the ground and dry, ideally inside the building.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Wigan?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Wigan?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

How many plasterboards do I need?

Divide the wall or ceiling area by 2.88 m² (one 2400 × 1200 sheet) and add about 10 percent for cutting. Our plasterboard calculator also gives the screws.