Housing
Homeowners, builders, developers and landlords.
- New builds & developments
- Extensions & loft conversions
- Renovations & room re-configurations
- Flats, HMOs & conversions
Drylining specialists · Sudbury, Suffolk
Straight walls. Flat ceilings. Done properly.
24 years of partition walls, suspended ceilings, tile & grid ceilings and dot & dab, for homes, developers and commercial fit-outs across Suffolk and all of Essex.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Housing & commercial
- Tidy, reliable, on time
24 years' experienceDrylining is all we do
Suffolk & EssexBased in Sudbury
24 years in the tradeExperience you can see in the finish
Clear written quotesItemised, with no hidden extras
Housing & commercialOne-off rooms to full fit-outs
Clean, tidy sitesWe leave it ready for the next trade
What we do
Drylining from frame to finish.
We're dryliners, not general builders. That focus means faster programmes, crisper corners and boards that are ready for tape and joint first time.
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Partition walls
Metal and timber stud partitions to create new rooms, offices and corridors, built plumb and square.
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Suspended ceilings
MF plasterboard ceilings that level uneven soffits, hide services and improve fire and sound ratings.
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Tile & grid ceilings
Lay-in tile and exposed-grid ceilings for offices, shops, schools and clinics, with easy access to the void.
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Dot & dab (sticking)
Fast, flat wall linings bonded straight to masonry. Ideal for new builds, extensions and refurbishments.
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Acoustic & fire-rated
Insulated, double-boarded and fire-line systems for flats, HMOs, offices and anywhere that needs to meet regs.
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Bulkheads & boxing-in
Neat boxing for pipes, steels and ductwork, plus feature bulkheads, pattresses and shaft linings.
Find out moreHow a wall goes up
Every layer done right, so the finish lasts.
A good-looking wall depends on what's behind the board. These are the four stages we follow on every job, shown in photos from our own sites.
Stage 1: Set out & frame24 years on the tools
Why IS Drylining
A specialist on your job, not a jack of all trades.
With 24 years in drylining, we've seen most things a building can throw at us: out-of-plumb walls, sagging ceilings, awkward steels and tight programmes. Here's what you get when you book us.
- Precision you can check with a level
Walls set out to the line and ceilings that stay flat once the lights go on.
- Built to the right system
Manufacturer-specified partition and ceiling build-ups for fire, acoustic and moisture performance.
- We turn up and we keep to time
Clear start dates and steady progress, so plasterers, sparks and decorators can plan around us.
- Homeowners, builders & main contractors
Whether it's one room or a whole floor, you deal directly with the people doing the work.
Who we work for
Housing & commercial, big or small.
From a single stud wall in a family home to multi-floor office fit-outs, the same team brings the same standard.
Commercial
Main contractors, shop-fitters, facilities managers and business owners.
- Office fit-outs & refurbishments
- Retail, hospitality & leisure
- Schools, surgeries & care settings
- Industrial units & mezzanines
Recent work
Real jobs. Real photos.
No stock images. Everything here comes from our own sites around Suffolk and Essex. See the full gallery
How it works
From first call to ready-to-decorate.
Simple, straightforward and no pressure. Here's what happens after you get in touch.
1
Tell us about the job
Fill in our 2-minute quote form, call or WhatsApp us some photos.
2
Free survey
We visit, measure up and talk through the best system for your budget.
3
Clear written quote
An itemised price and a start date, with no hidden extras.
4
We get it done
Quick, tidy work, handed over ready for the next trade.
Areas we cover
Suffolk & all of Essex.
Based in Great Cornard, Sudbury, we cover the whole of Suffolk and Essex, from Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich to Colchester, Chelmsford, Clacton and Southend. Not sure if you're covered? Check your postcode or just ask.
Suffolk the whole county
- Sudbury1 mi
- Long Melford4 mi
- Boxford4 mi
- Lavenham6 mi
- Glemsford6 mi
- Nayland6 mi
- Cavendish7 mi
- Bildeston8 mi
- Clare8 mi
- Hadleigh9 mi
- Haverhill14 mi
- Stowmarket15 mi
- Needham Market15 mi
- Bury St Edmunds15 mi
- Ipswich17 mi
- Ixworth19 mi
- Kesgrave20 mi
- Newmarket21 mi
- Debenham22 mi
- Woodbridge24 mi
- Mildenhall24 mi
- Felixstowe26 mi
- Eye26 mi
- Wickham Market27 mi
- Framlingham28 mi
- Brandon29 mi
- Saxmundham34 mi
- Aldeburgh37 mi
- Leiston37 mi
- Halesworth38 mi
- Bungay41 mi
- Southwold44 mi
- Beccles45 mi
- Lowestoft53 mi
Essex the whole county
- Earls Colne8 mi
- Halstead8 mi
- Sible Hedingham8 mi
- Dedham11 mi
- Coggeshall11 mi
- Colchester11 mi
- Kelvedon13 mi
- Braintree14 mi
- Manningtree14 mi
- Wivenhoe15 mi
- Tiptree15 mi
- Witham17 mi
- Thaxted18 mi
- West Mersea19 mi
- Brightlingsea19 mi
- Great Dunmow20 mi
- Maldon21 mi
- Saffron Walden22 mi
- Harwich23 mi
- Clacton-on-Sea24 mi
- Chelmsford24 mi
- Frinton-on-Sea25 mi
- Stansted Mountfitchet26 mi
- South Woodham Ferrers27 mi
- Burnham-on-Crouch28 mi
- Wickford31 mi
- Billericay31 mi
- Rayleigh31 mi
- Harlow33 mi
- Basildon33 mi
- Southend-on-Sea33 mi
- Brentwood34 mi
- Canvey Island36 mi
- Epping36 mi
- Loughton39 mi
- Grays42 mi
We cover all of Suffolk & EssexHover a town to find it
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does drylining cost?
It depends on the system, board type, heights, access and the size of the job, so we price every project individually. Pop your details into our free quote form and we'll come back with a clear, itemised price.
What's the difference between dot and dab and a stud wall?
Dot and dab bonds plasterboard straight onto an existing masonry wall with adhesive. It's quick and cost-effective for lining walls. A stud partition is a new wall built from a metal or timber frame, used to create or divide rooms.
Do you work for homeowners as well as builders?
Yes. We work directly for homeowners and landlords, and as a subcontractor for builders, developers and main contractors on housing and commercial schemes.
Do you do the plastering as well?
Our boards are handed over ready for skim or tape and joint. Ask us about finishing when you request your quote and we'll let you know what we can include.
Got a wall or ceiling that needs doing properly?
Tell us about your project in under 2 minutes and get a free, no-obligation quote from a local specialist with 24 years' experience.