Gillingham Drylining FAQ
Can dry lining help with soundproofing between flats in Gillingham?
Yes — and it is often essential. Many Gillingham apartment buildings (the Medway towns, The Quays, Imperial Point, Anchorage, The Lighthouse) were built in the 2000s-2010s and originally met minimum Part E standards. New owners and tenants often want better soundproofing, particularly for home offices, music practice, or shift workers sleeping during the day.
Improvements achievable with dry lining:
- Independent metal stud with acoustic wool: +10-15 dB Rw over existing separating wall - Resilient bar decoupled from existing structure: +5-10 dB Rw - Double-layer SoundBloc plasterboard (British Gypsum): +8-12 dB Rw - Combination system: up to +20 dB Rw, going from baseline 40-45 dB to 60+ dB
Important: any work in a Gillingham leasehold flat usually needs freeholder consent. We are happy to liaise with managing agents (usually based in Manchester or London) to confirm specification and gain approval before work starts.
Cost: acoustic dry lining in a Gillingham flat typically costs £2,500 - £6,000 per wall, depending on system and access.