Specialist Subcontractor — North East England

Drylining & Internal Fit-Out for Developers & Main Contractors

HMO conversions, loft conversions, full internal packages. Metal framing, MF ceilings, dot and dab, insulation — delivered on programme, every time.

30+
Projects 2024–2025
9 yrs
Industry Experience
£10M
Public Liability
CSCS
All Operatives
Coverage
Newcastle upon Tyne Gateshead South Shields Sunderland County Durham Darlington Teesside
Founded by a tradesman.
Not a management company.

Lukas has 9 years hands-on experience in drylining and internal fit-out before founding DRZ Construction in 2023. When you hire us, you're getting a team that has done this work themselves — that knowledge shows on every project we deliver.

Who We Work With

Built for the Construction Supply Chain

We operate as a specialist subcontractor. You manage the project — we deliver the package, on time, to spec, without needing hand-holding.

Property Developers

Reliable capacity across your residential pipeline. We understand development programmes and protect your handover dates.

Main Contractors

CSCS-carded, £10M public liability, ready for your supply chain. We integrate cleanly into your programme with zero management overhead.

Housing Associations

Experienced in refurbishment and conversion scopes. Full documentation and sign-off at every stage.

The Process

How We Work

No surprises, no ambiguity. Here's exactly what working with DRZ looks like from first contact to handover.

01

Send Us Your Scope

Share your drawings, specification, or a brief description of the works required. We'll review and come back to you with any clarifying questions before pricing.

48hr Quote Turnaround
02

Agree Price & Programme

We provide a clear m² rate with a full scope breakdown. No hidden costs. Variations are priced against an agreed rate card before any additional works begin.

Transparent Pricing
03

We Mobilise

We supply both labour and materials — one order, one point of contact. Standard mobilisation is arranged to suit your programme. Short-notice starts are available at a premium rate.

Labour & Materials
04

Regular Updates

You'll hear from us throughout the project via WhatsApp, email, or video call — whichever suits you. If anything changes on site, you'll know about it before it becomes your problem.

WhatsApp · Email · Video
05

Clean Handover

When our scope is complete, we leave the site clean and ready for the next trade. Your site manager walks the works and signs off. No snagging left for someone else to deal with.

Manager Sign-Off

Client Testimonial

What Our Clients Say

“DRZ Construction have been our go-to drylining subcontractor across multiple residential projects in the North East. Lukas and his team consistently deliver on programme, the quality is there every time, and we never have to chase them. They’re on our supply chain for good reason.”
Beaumont and Angus Construction
Kaine Angus Director, Beaumont and Angus Construction

Our Work

Recent Projects

A selection of completed HMO conversions across the North East — all works signed off by local authority building control.

Newcastle upon Tyne
HMO + Loft

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

6-Bedroom HMO with Loft Conversion

Full internal drylining package across a 6-bed HMO including a full loft conversion. Scope covered all partition framing, en suite enclosures to every room, MF ceiling system to the loft, loft insulation, fire-rated boarding throughout, and taping to all surfaces.

Metal FramingMF CeilingsLoft ConversionEn SuitesFire RatedInsulation
✓ Building Control Sign-Off
South Shields
HMO + Loft

South Shields, Tyne & Wear

5-Bedroom HMO with Loft Conversion

Complete internal fit-out on a 5-bed HMO conversion including loft. All rooms fitted with en suite framing, fire-rated partition walls, and full insulation package to the loft level. Signed off by building control.

Metal FramingLoft ConversionLoft InsulationEn SuitesFire Protection
✓ Building Control Sign-Off
South Shields
HMO Conversion

South Shields, Tyne & Wear

5-Bedroom HMO — Full Internal Package

End-to-end internal drylining on a 5-bed HMO conversion. Scope included all metal stud partitioning, en suite enclosures, dot and dab to external walls, insulation, and full taping throughout. Delivered on programme and handed over clean.

Metal FramingDot & DabEn SuitesInsulationTaping
✓ Building Control Sign-Off
Darlington
HMO Conversion

Darlington, County Durham

6-Bedroom HMO — Multi-Floor Internal Fit-Out

Full internal drylining package across a 6-bed HMO conversion including the existing loft level. All partition framing, en suite enclosures, fire-rated walls, insulation, and taping completed across all floors. Entire scope signed off by building control.

Metal FramingMulti-FloorEn SuitesFire RatedInsulation
✓ Building Control Sign-Off

What We Deliver

Our Services

All works carried out by our own operatives. Single point of responsibility — no subbying out, no quality gaps.

01

Metal & Timber Framing

Full stud partition and lining systems. HMO compliance layouts, residential conversions, bespoke configurations.

02

MF Ceilings

Metal furring systems for level, fire-rated ceiling finishes. Ideal for HMO and loft conversion projects.

03

Dot & Dab

Plasterboard direct to masonry. Fast and programme-efficient for back-to-brick renovation scopes.

04

Insulation

Rigid and mineral wool systems to spec and Building Regulations. Full coverage, fully documented.

05

HMO Conversions

End-to-end internal fit-out for HMO projects. We understand the compliance requirements and protect your programme.

06

Loft Conversions

Complete internal drylining package. Framing, boarding, insulation, taping — one sub, no gaps in responsibility.

07

Taping & Jointing

Seamless finish across all boarded surfaces. We don't hand over until the finish meets the standard.

08

Bespoke Media Walls

Custom-built media wall structures increasingly specified in premium residential and HMO schemes.

Why DRZ

What We're Built On

Not promises. Track record.

On Time
30+ projects across 2024 and 2025, zero programme overruns. If something changes, you hear about it before it becomes your problem.
£10M
Public liability cover. Certificate available immediately on request for procurement, tender, or site set-up.
CSCS
All operatives hold valid CSCS cards. Ready for any site, any main contractor requirement, without question.
9 Years
Industry experience before founding DRZ. We've done this work ourselves — that knowledge is on every project.
Owner-Led
You deal directly with Lukas. The person you call is the person accountable for your project. No middlemen.
BC Sign-Off
All projects signed off by local authority building control. No corners cut, no compliance gaps, ever.

Let's Talk About Your Pipeline

Lukas — Founder, DRZ Construction

We work with developers and main contractors who value reliability over the lowest quote. If that's you, get in touch — we'll turn a quote around within 48 hours.

📞 07498 929 687
✉ lukas@drzconstruction.co.uk
📍 North East England