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Drylining in Bickley, Dartford, Sevenoaks and the Kent, Medway and South East London Areas

From perfectly flat walls to a cosier, quieter room space, drylining services produce the desired outcome if managed correctly. Progress Plastering can fit the right plasterboard system for the job, using fire-resistant boards for conversions, insulated boards for thermal improvements, moisture-resistant boards in wet areas, and resilient systems to improve sound control in properties across the region.

Use our drylining services in Kent, Medway or South East London, and see why our plasterers and renderers are always in such high demand.

Individual areas covered by our plasterers include:

For surveys or quotations, please contact Progress Plastering today.

Charlie, our business owner, has more than 11 years of experience in drylining. His team brings 20+ years of combined trade know-how to a job. We have approval from BAUMIT, impressive ratings on Checkatrade and a well-established reputation for delivering high-end results.

We offer initial site surveys and obligation-free quotations, and an essential part of drylining work is to keep dust controlled, and the floors and furnishings protected, so that a handover can be made on time and the resultant skimming and wall finishing work undertaken.

We also transform exteriors using silicone render, and we specialise in EWI systems and traditional sand and cement render finishes.

Survey and Specification

Our plastering company visits your property to inspect the walls and measure U-values, and to determine acoustic performance before going on to recommend suitable drylining systems. Systems include metal or timber stud walls, dot-and-dab, insulated boards and fire lines.

We also specialise in board fixing. We offer free quotations without further obligation with all labour and material costings included.

Materials and Schedules

On your acceptance of our proposal, we will source the plasterboard, acoustic strips, insulation and fixings specified. Next, we arrange a prompt start date to suit your own diary. A project’s schedule is planned in such a way as to keep possible disruption to a minimum.

Installation and Handover

After fitting the drylining boards, taping, preparing the joints and boxing cables into a service void prior to skimming, we clean up any waste generated and remove it. We also check for snags prior to our plastering company handing over the job so it can then be decorated.

Compared with wet plastering, drylining is both cleaner and faster.

Because our plasterers use dust control measures and coverings, your property will still be habitable for the project’s duration. Boards are selected based on acoustic performance, insulation and retention of heat. We use acoustic linings or fire-rated options where needed.

Working out of Orpington, we have a small team that offers drylining services in Bexleyheath, Bickley, Blackfen, Bromley, Dartford, Petts Wood, Sevenoaks, Sidcup, West Kingsdown and all surrounding areas.

Our plastering company uses drylining to deliver fixes and upgrades, creating partitions for conversions, using dot-and-dab techniques over damaged masonry, and metal or timber stud walls to create newer room spaces with insulated systems that boost thermal performance.

Moisture-resistant boards work well for kitchens and bathrooms, fire line boards are used to comply with UK Building Regulations, and an acoustic lining or a resilient channel reduces noise between rooms.

Voids are planned to keep cables hidden but accessible.

Frequently-Asked Questions

Prior to using a drylining service, it helps to know more about what the job entails. Here, we answer the most frequently-asked questions received from those who will be using a service from our plasterers, or from our renderers, for the first time. If you have questions of your own, or if you need extra support, do not hesitate to call us.

How Long Does a Drylining Project Take?

The scope of the job will impact timings. Drylining to create single partitions can take less than a single day whereas a full-sized job over an entire property understandably takes longer. We will always do our best to provide an accurate timeline as part of our survey.

Can Drylining Address Issues with Dampness?

Drylining will bypass or hide dampness and it also allows for use of insulation. It will not, however, stop the source of dampness. Your survey will include a specification for remedial work so that rising damp, and similar issues, can be resolved before drylining begins.

Can Plasterboard be Painted?

Yes, it can. Our plasterers can tape, fill and prepare the joints to a plaster-ready finish. If you are considering a brushed and skimmed finish, Progress Plastering can offer a skimming and wall finishing service to leave a completed surface that is ready to be decorated.

Does Your Company Install Acoustic or Fire-Rated Partitions?

Yes. We can specify acoustic linings and resilient channels if noise reduction is needed in line with current best practices. We can also specify and install fire-rated plasterboard as part of the drylining project, ideal for conversions or partitions if fire is a key risk.

Can You Work on New Rooms and Conversions?

Definitely. Drylining is a perfect choice for partitioning and helps turn a larger space into several smaller rooms. We can also work on basement and loft conversions, coordinating with other tradespeople onsite so it is clear who is doing what, and when, in simple terms.

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