Drylining

Islington Drylining

Reliable, fixed-price drylining for homeowners, landlords, builders, developers and commercial fit-out clients in Islington and throughout Greater London.

  • Covering Holloway, Canonbury and all of Islington
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Drylining
Location
Islington, Greater London (London)
Postcodes
N1, N5, N7, N19, EC1
Areas
Holloway, Canonbury, Barnsbury, Archway, Tufnell Park, Upper Holloway
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 Islington and Greater London

Islington is a densely built inner north London borough known for Upper Street's restaurants and theatres, Georgian squares and a mix of expensive period homes and council estates. We carry out drylining all over Islington, from Holloway and Canonbury through to Barnsbury.

We deal with drylining for homeowners, landlords, builders, developers and commercial fit-out clients in Islington regularly. The work is done to a high standard, priced clearly and completed when agreed.

Our Islington jobs cover Georgian terraces, Victorian conversions and council-built flats. Each one is a little different, so every quote is based on your details.

A lot of renovation work in Islington involves drylining old solid walls, either to get them straight or to add insulation.

In Islington we regularly build stud partitions to split large rooms, form en-suites and create new layouts in older houses.

What we can do in Islington

Popular drylining jobs we carry out in Islington:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Before you book in Islington

Not sure what you need? Just describe the problem. We will recommend the right option for your Islington property and explain why.

The process in Islington is easy: you tell us about the job, we send a clear fixed price, you choose a date, and we get it done.

What you can expect in Islington

Our Islington customers want three things: a fair fixed price, straight answers and work done properly. That is exactly what we deliver.

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

Islington drylining: common questions

Do you cover Holloway and other parts of Islington?

Yes, we do. We cover the whole of Islington, including Holloway, Canonbury, Barnsbury, Archway, Tufnell Park and Upper Holloway, plus nearby Hackney, Camden, Walthamstow and Chelsea.

What postcodes do you cover in Islington?

We cover all Islington postcodes, including N1, N5, N7, N19 and EC1. If you are on the edge of Islington, let us know your postcode and we will confirm.

How much should I expect to pay for drylining in Islington?

It depends on the job. Your price come down to 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 Islington?

Most Islington 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.

Can drylining be used on damp walls?

Not without fixing the cause first. Bonding plasterboard to a damp wall can trap moisture, leading to mould and failed adhesive. The source of the damp should be found and treated, and in some cases a framed system with a ventilated gap or a membrane is used.

Covering all of Islington

Whether you are in Holloway, Canonbury, Barnsbury or Archway, the service is the same.

Postcodes we cover include N1, N5, N7, N19 and EC1, plus nearby districts.

Thanks to the A1, A501 and A503 close by, our teams can reach Islington easily from across Greater London.

From the streets around Sadler's Wells or Business Design Centre or out towards Archway, the service is the same.

If it helps, the main station is Highbury & Islington station.

  • Holloway
  • Canonbury
  • Barnsbury
  • Archway
  • Tufnell Park
  • Upper Holloway
  • Finsbury Park
  • Clerkenwell
  • Pentonville
  • Angel
  • Highbury

Postcodes:

  • N1
  • N5
  • N7
  • N19
  • EC1

Checklist before booking in Islington

  • 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 Islington, we regularly cover these nearby areas:

See all drylining locations in London or every area we cover.

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From the blog: Plasterboard in bathrooms and showers: boards, tiles and weight limits. Cracks and nail pops in plasterboard: causes and proper fixes.

Further reading: Drylining a room. Dot-and-dab or metal stud.

Last updated 6 November 2026