Drylining

Drylining in Hove, East Sussex

Fast, fixed-price drylining for homeowners, landlords, builders, developers and commercial fit-out clients in Hove and throughout East Sussex.

  • Covering Poets' Corner, Hove Park and all of Hove
  • Fast replies, usually the same day
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams

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Service
Drylining
Location
Hove, East Sussex (South East)
Postcodes
BN3, BN41
Areas
Poets' Corner, Hove Park, Knoll, Westbourne, Mile Oak, Aldrington
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

Drylining across Hove and East Sussex

Hove is a seaside town joined to Brighton, quieter and more residential, with grand Regency squares near the seafront and Edwardian and inter-war family housing further inland. Our team handles drylining right across Hove, including Poets' Corner and Hove Park out to Knoll.

If you are looking for drylining in Hove, we can help. We work with homeowners, landlords, builders, developers and commercial fit-out clients across East Sussex, and every job is given a fixed price first so there are no surprises.

Around Hove you will mostly find Regency terraces, Edwardian houses, inter-war semis and flats, and each quote takes into account the property, access and when you need it done.

In East Sussex, a lot of extension work is finished with dot-and-dab so trades can move on without waiting for wet plaster to dry.

Landlords converting houses into flats in Hove need separating walls and ceilings built to meet sound and fire rules.

Drylining services in Hove

Whatever the job in Hove, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Before you book in Hove

Access is the main thing that changes the price in Hove. Tight streets, permit parking and upper floors all take extra time, so let us know about them up front.

The process is quick: fill in the form, we reply with a price (usually the same day), you confirm, and the job is completed in Hove on the agreed date.

Local service in Hove

With regular work all over East Sussex, we can usually fit Hove jobs in quickly and work to your timetable.

  • Clean and tidy
  • Clear pricing
  • Straight and solid

Hove drylining: common questions

Which Hove postcodes do you cover?

Every postcode in Hove is covered, including BN3 and BN41. If you are on the edge of Hove, let us know your postcode and we will confirm.

How much does drylining cost in Hove?

Prices vary with the job. Your price depend on the size of the job 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 soon can you book a job in Hove?

Most Hove enquiries get a reply the same day, and most jobs can be booked in within one to two weeks. Urgent work can often be fitted in sooner.

How do I get a quote in Hove?

Simply fill in the form on this page with your Hove postcode, a short description of what you need and when you need it. Photos help but are optional.

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.

Hove areas we cover

We cover every part of Hove, such as Poets' Corner, Hove Park, Knoll, Westbourne, Mile Oak and Aldrington.

Any postcode starting with BN3 or BN41, we can help.

Thanks to the A259 and A27 serving the area, our teams can reach Hove easily from anywhere in East Sussex.

We are often around Hove Park and Hove Lawns, as well as the quieter streets of Westbourne and Mile Oak.

  • Poets' Corner
  • Hove Park
  • Knoll
  • Westbourne
  • Mile Oak
  • Aldrington
  • Hangleton
  • West Blatchington
  • Portslade
  • Brunswick

Postcodes:

  • BN3
  • BN41

Checklist before booking in Hove

  • 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
  • Confirm the price includes beads, sealant, protection and clearing waste

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

Areas near Hove

Not in Hove itself? We also work across nearby locations such as:

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

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Further reading: How to choose a dryliner. Soundproofing walls and ceilings with drylining.

Last updated 6 November 2026