Drylining

Drylining in Brighton, East Sussex

Need drylining in Brighton? Send your details and we will come back with a fixed price.

  • Covering Patcham, Whitehawk and all of Brighton
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day
  • One fixed price, agreed up front

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Service
Drylining
Location
Brighton, East Sussex (South East)
Postcodes
BN1, BN2
Areas
Patcham, Whitehawk, Moulsecoomb, Rottingdean, Woodingdean, Hollingbury
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

About our Brighton service

Brighton is a lively seaside city on the Sussex coast with two universities, a strong tourism and creative economy, Regency seafront terraces and dense streets of Victorian housing. We offer drylining all over Brighton, from Patcham and Whitehawk out to Moulsecoomb.

We handle drylining for homeowners, landlords, builders, developers and commercial fit-out clients in Brighton regularly. Jobs are done properly, priced clearly and finished on time.

Our Brighton jobs cover Regency townhouses, Victorian terraces, flat conversions and student lets. Every property is a little different, which is why we price from the details you send.

Many Brighton homes still have cracked lath and plaster ceilings, which can be overboarded cleanly rather than pulled down.

Office and shop fit-outs in Brighton use metal stud partitions to create meeting rooms and new layouts quickly.

Brighton drylining: common questions

How much does drylining cost in Brighton?

It depends on the job. Your price depend on the scope of the work and access and timing, so the quickest way to an exact figure is to send your details. Typical prices are in the facts box at the top of this page and in our cost guide.

How fast can you get to Brighton?

We aim to reply to Brighton enquiries the same day, and the majority of bookings can be booked in within a week or two. Urgent work can often be fitted in sooner.

What do you need from me to quote in Brighton?

Simply use the quote form with your postcode, a few details of the job and when you need it. Photos help but are optional.

Can you come out to Patcham and other parts of Brighton?

Yes. We cover the whole of Brighton, including Patcham, Whitehawk, Moulsecoomb, Rottingdean, Woodingdean and Hollingbury, plus nearby Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne and Horsham.

Will drylining make my home warmer?

It can, if insulated plasterboard or insulation within a stud frame is used. This is a common way to improve cold solid walls in older homes. Care is needed with vapour control and around windows to avoid condensation, and in England upgrading a large area of an external wall can trigger thermal requirements under the Building Regulations.

Areas and postcodes we cover in Brighton

We cover every part of Brighton, including Patcham, Whitehawk, Moulsecoomb, Rottingdean, Woodingdean and Hollingbury.

Any postcode starting with BN1 or BN2, we cover you.

Brighton is served by the A23, A27 and A259, which makes it easy for our teams to get to you.

Plenty of our Brighton jobs are near American Express Stadium, plus residential parts of Rottingdean and Woodingdean.

  • Patcham
  • Whitehawk
  • Moulsecoomb
  • Rottingdean
  • Woodingdean
  • Hollingbury
  • Saltdean
  • Seven Dials
  • North Laine
  • Fiveways
  • Kemptown
  • Hanover

Postcodes:

  • BN1
  • BN2

How we can help in Brighton

Whatever the job in Brighton, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Planning your job in Brighton

If you are not sure exactly what you need Describe the problem in your own words. We will recommend the right option for your Brighton property and explain why.

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

Local service in Brighton

What matters most to our Brighton customers is simple: a fair fixed price, clear communication and work done right first time. That is what we focus on.

  • Clear pricing
  • Straight and solid
  • Right board, right place

What to have ready for your Brighton quote

  • 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

As well as Brighton, we regularly cover these nearby areas:

See all drylining locations in South East or every area we cover.

Ready to book in Brighton?

To get a price for drylining in Brighton, fill in the short form on this page. You will get a clear quote, normally the same day.

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Further reading: Types of plasterboard. How to choose a dryliner.

Last updated 6 November 2026