Drylining

Folkestone Drylining

Local drylining for Folkestone customers, priced clearly with no hidden extras.

  • Covering Shorncliffe, Harbour and all of Folkestone
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Drylining
Location
Folkestone, Kent (South East)
Postcodes
CT18, CT19, CT20
Areas
Shorncliffe, Harbour, Tontine, Sandgate, Cheriton, Hawkinge
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 Folkestone service

Folkestone is a coastal port town in south-east Kent close to the Channel Tunnel terminal, known for its clifftop Leas promenade, regenerated harbour and Creative Quarter. Our team handles drylining right across Folkestone, including Shorncliffe and Harbour out to Tontine.

Start to finish, we keep drylining in Folkestone straightforward: one point of contact, one fixed price and people who arrive when they say they will.

We regularly deal with Victorian terraces, grand seafront flats and inter-war semis. Every property is a little different, so every quote is based on your details.

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

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

Drylining in Folkestone: FAQs

What do you need from me to quote in Folkestone?

Just use the quote form with your Folkestone postcode, a short description of the job and any timing needs. If you have photos, they help us price accurately.

Do you cover Shorncliffe and other parts of Folkestone?

Yes. We cover the whole of Folkestone, including Shorncliffe, Harbour, Tontine, Sandgate, Cheriton and Hawkinge, as well as Ashford, Canterbury, Margate and Hastings.

Do you cover my Folkestone postcode?

We cover all Folkestone postcodes, including CT18, CT19 and CT20. If you are just outside Folkestone, let us know your postcode and we will check.

What does drylining cost in Folkestone?

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

How long before I can decorate drylined walls?

Taped and jointed boards can usually be decorated within a day or two once the filler is dry. Skimmed walls need a few days to a week to dry, depending on ventilation and the weather, then a mist coat before normal emulsion.

Folkestone areas we cover

Wherever you are, from Shorncliffe, Harbour, Tontine or Sandgate, the service is the same.

We cover postcodes such as CT18, CT19 and CT20.

Folkestone is well connected by the M20, A20 and A259, so it is straightforward to get there on time.

We are often around Lower Leas Coastal Park and The Leas, plus the quieter streets of Sandgate and Cheriton.

  • Shorncliffe
  • Harbour
  • Tontine
  • Sandgate
  • Cheriton
  • Hawkinge
  • Foord
  • Morehall
  • Broadmead
  • Capel-le-Ferne

Postcodes:

  • CT18
  • CT19
  • CT20

Drylining services in Folkestone

Popular drylining jobs we carry out in Folkestone:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Planning your job in Folkestone

To price a drylining job in Folkestone accurately we need a few basics: what needs doing, the rough size of the job, and any access issues such as parking or restricted hours. Photos help too.

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

Why Folkestone customers choose us

We keep things simple for Folkestone customers. There are no call-out fees, no vague estimates and no surprises on the final bill.

  • Right board, right place
  • Clean and tidy
  • Clear pricing

Checklist before booking in Folkestone

  • Decide whether you want a tape and joint or a full skim finish
  • 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

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Nearby areas

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

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

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From the blog: 10 common drylining mistakes and how to spot them. Drylining a garage conversion: fire, insulation and damp.

Further reading: Soundproofing walls and ceilings with drylining. Insulating solid walls from the inside.

Last updated 6 November 2026