Drylining contractors · Kent · Essex · East London
Better Interiorsbegin with Better Drylining.
A family-owned, locally operated team fitting plasterboard, partitions and suspended ceilings on residential and commercial projects. We turn up when we say we will, work to programme and leave the site tidy.
- Coverage
- Kent, Essex & East London
- Projects
- Residential & commercial
- Business
- Family-owned & local
01 · What we do
Every wall.
Every ceiling.
Drylining, tacking, first and second fix partitions, MF and grid ceilings, plus soundproofing and fire protection: the whole package on residential and commercial projects, from one trade.
Dot & dab01Drylining (Dot & Dab)
Plasterboard bonded straight to block and brick walls with adhesive dabs: flat, straight walls without the wait of wet plaster.Explore drylining (dot & dab)
Timber studs02Tacking
Plasterboard screwed directly to timber stud walls and ceiling joists, ready for skim or tape and joint.Explore tacking
Metal stud03First & Second Fix Partitions
Metal stud partitions from first fix framing to second fix boarding, to divide rooms or create new layouts.Explore first & second fix partitions
Suspended04MF Ceilings
MF suspended plasterboard ceilings: a hidden metal grid that gives a flat, seamless ceiling below pipes, ducts and steels.Explore MF ceilings
Lift-out tiles05Grid Ceilings
Exposed-grid suspended ceilings with lift-out tiles for offices, shops and schools, coordinated with lights and services.Explore grid ceilings
Acoustic06Soundproofing
High-density acoustic plasterboard, resilient bars and mineral wool insulation fitted together to block noise.Explore soundproofing
Fire-rated07Fire Protection
Fire-rated plasterboard (typically pink-faced) to meet Building Regulations in kitchens, garage ceilings and loft conversions.Explore fire protection
Send us drawings or photos. We'll recommend the right system.
- Free site visit
- Itemised quote
- No obligation
02 · Our work
From bare studs
to handover.
Recent work from our sites: framing, boarding, ceilings and finished spaces. These are our own photos.
03 · How we work
Simple process.
Square finish.
Whether it's a single room or a whole floor, every job follows the same four steps.
- 01
Survey & measure
We visit the site or work from your drawings, check the substrate and confirm the systems.
- 02
Clear, itemised quote
A fixed price broken down by system and area, with no vague provisional sums.
- 03
Build to programme
Our own crew sets out with a laser, frames, fixes and boards, and works around the M&E and other trades.
- 04
Snag & handover
We walk the job with you, close out snags and hand over a clean area ready for tape, skim or decoration.
Why contractors
call D&D
- One trade, start to finish
- Partitions, linings and ceilings from one crew means fewer interfaces and fewer delays.
- Straight answers
- If something on site doesn’t work, we tell you early and come with a fix.
- Clean, safe sites
- We clear offcuts as we go and keep good housekeeping on every job.
04 · Where we work
Both sides
of the Thames.
A local team working across Kent, Essex and East London. Pick an area to zoom in, or click any town for local details.
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05 · Get a quote
Got a job
coming up?
Send us the details or drawings and we'll come back to you quickly with a clear, itemised price. Site visits are free.
Which services do you need?
Pick one to start. You can add more on the next screen.
No obligation. We reply with a clear, itemised price.