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24 years on the tools, right here in Sudbury.
A local, specialist drylining business that cares about the bits you can't see as much as the bits you can.
Specialists, not generalists.
IS Drylining is built on 24 years in the trade. We've worked on everything from single stud walls in family homes to large commercial fit-outs, and drylining is the only thing we do.
That focus shows in the work. Partitions go up plumb and square, ceilings stay flat, the right board goes in the right place, and every job is left clean and ready for the next trade.
We're based in Great Cornard, Sudbury, and work across the whole of Suffolk and Essex for homeowners, landlords, builders, developers and main contractors. When you call, you speak to the people who'll price and carry out your job.
Three promises on every job
Done properly
Correct systems, correct fixings, correct centres. We'd rather do it once and do it right, so the finish lasts.
Straight talking
Clear, itemised written quotes and honest advice, even if that means a simpler, cheaper option.
Respect for your site
We turn up when we say we will, keep the work area tidy and clear away our offcuts as we go.
Drylining across Suffolk & Essex
We cover the whole of Suffolk and Essex, from Lowestoft, Southwold and Newmarket to Saffron Walden, Chelmsford, Colchester, Clacton and Southend-on-Sea. Hover over a town to find it on the map. Just outside? Get in touch anyway. For larger projects we're happy to travel.
Suffolk the whole county
- Sudbury1 mi
- Long Melford4 mi
- Boxford4 mi
- Lavenham6 mi
- Glemsford6 mi
- Nayland6 mi
- Cavendish7 mi
- Bildeston8 mi
- Clare8 mi
- Hadleigh9 mi
- Haverhill14 mi
- Stowmarket15 mi
- Needham Market15 mi
- Bury St Edmunds15 mi
- Ipswich17 mi
- Ixworth19 mi
- Kesgrave20 mi
- Newmarket21 mi
- Debenham22 mi
- Woodbridge24 mi
- Mildenhall24 mi
- Felixstowe26 mi
- Eye26 mi
- Wickham Market27 mi
- Framlingham28 mi
- Brandon29 mi
- Saxmundham34 mi
- Aldeburgh37 mi
- Leiston37 mi
- Halesworth38 mi
- Bungay41 mi
- Southwold44 mi
- Beccles45 mi
- Lowestoft53 mi
Essex the whole county
- Earls Colne8 mi
- Halstead8 mi
- Sible Hedingham8 mi
- Dedham11 mi
- Coggeshall11 mi
- Colchester11 mi
- Kelvedon13 mi
- Braintree14 mi
- Manningtree14 mi
- Wivenhoe15 mi
- Tiptree15 mi
- Witham17 mi
- Thaxted18 mi
- West Mersea19 mi
- Brightlingsea19 mi
- Great Dunmow20 mi
- Maldon21 mi
- Saffron Walden22 mi
- Harwich23 mi
- Clacton-on-Sea24 mi
- Chelmsford24 mi
- Frinton-on-Sea25 mi
- Stansted Mountfitchet26 mi
- South Woodham Ferrers27 mi
- Burnham-on-Crouch28 mi
- Wickford31 mi
- Billericay31 mi
- Rayleigh31 mi
- Harlow33 mi
- Basildon33 mi
- Southend-on-Sea33 mi
- Brentwood34 mi
- Canvey Island36 mi
- Epping36 mi
- Loughton39 mi
- Grays42 mi
Your questions, answered
What is drylining?
Drylining means building walls and ceilings with plasterboard instead of traditional wet plaster on masonry. Boards are fixed to metal or timber frames, or bonded to walls with adhesive (dot and dab). It's quicker, cleaner and easy to upgrade for insulation, sound and fire performance.
How much does drylining cost?
Every job is different. Price depends on the system, the board specification, wall and ceiling heights, access and the overall area. We give free, itemised quotes. Start yours here, it takes about 2 minutes.
What's the difference between a suspended MF ceiling and a grid ceiling?
An MF ceiling is a hidden metal grid with plasterboard fixed underneath, giving a seamless, plastered look. A tile and grid ceiling has a visible grid with lay-in tiles that lift out, which is ideal for commercial spaces where you need regular access to services.
Is dot and dab or a stud wall better?
Dot and dab is best for lining existing, reasonably flat masonry walls quickly. A stud wall (or independent lining) is better when you're creating a new wall, when the existing wall is badly out of true, or when you need space for insulation and services. We'll advise on the best option when we survey.
Can you soundproof a wall between rooms or flats?
Yes. We install acoustic partitions and linings with mineral wool, acoustic-grade boards and, where needed, resilient bars or independent frames. These follow manufacturer-tested build-ups designed to reduce sound transfer.
Do you work for homeowners or only builders?
Both. We work directly for homeowners and landlords, and as a subcontractor for builders, developers and main contractors on housing and commercial projects.
How soon can you start?
It depends on our current workload and the size of your job. Tell us your preferred timescale in the quote form and we'll give you a realistic start date with your price.
Do you cover my area?
We cover the whole of Essex, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Harlow, Brentwood, Maldon and Clacton, and the whole of Suffolk, including Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Stowmarket and Haverhill. Use the postcode checker above, or just ask.
Let's talk about your project
Call, email or WhatsApp. Or use our free quote form and we'll come back to you.