About US
About North Base Contracts Ltd
North Base Contracts Ltd specialise in the supply and installation of suspended ceilings, partitions and dry lining systems across Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham and the North East. Our directors have over 50 years of combined experience in the suspended ceiling and drylining industry.
We work across multiple sectors providing high-quality finishes on both new build projects and refurbishments. From acoustic ceilings to complex partitioning, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality and durability.
Our Standards
We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and site safety. Our entire on-site team is fully trained and certified, ensuring professional and compliant project delivery.
Our Services
At North Base Contracts Ltd, we provide high-quality full interior fit-outs, specialist suspended ceilings, partition installations, drylining and joinery services.
Suspended Ceilings
Our suspended ceiling services include the supply and installation of all types of lay-in grid systems, complete with tiles, ceiling insulation, as well as concealed ceiling systems and MF plasterboard ceilings (including specialist fire and sound rated ceilings). To ensure safety and compliance, we also specialise in the installation of fire-break ceilings.
Partitions & Plastering
Our services include professional dry lining, specialist partitions both fire-rated and sound-rated systems, high-quality wall linings, metal and timber stud work. We also specialise in the installation of acoustic panels to improve sound control, expert access hatch forming for seamless utility integration and the construction of robust jumbo walls. Our plastering, taping, and jointing team provides smooth, ready-to-paint finishes for all plasterboard installations.
Steel Framing Systems
Our comprehensive SFS services feature market-leading components, including Metsec SFS framing and the Hadleys framing system. To ensure superior thermal efficiency, weather protection and safety, we install top-tier Glassroc and Kingspan insulation and complete external assemblies with high-performance Cem board and jointing seal.
Joinery
We provide a full range of first and second-fix joinery services, including the professional installation of standard internal doors, certified fire doors, door frames and matching architraves. To complete your interior spaces, our skilled joiners also fit all necessary ironmongery, precision-cut skirtings and fully integrated kitchen cupboards and worktops tailored to your project's layout.
Our Recent Projects
A showcase of our precision-engineered suspended ceilings and drylining solutions for all types of spaces.
Client Testimonials
"It was a pleasure to work with you and the team – you delivered everything we asked, when we needed it. Housekeeping, reliability and quality of work were all exceptional and we seriously appreciated you going above and beyond over the bank holiday weekends to ensure we could complete on time."
"Bob, Mick and the team did an excellent job from start to finish when installing a suspended ceiling for our TV production set. They were helpful, professional and flexible throughout and were able to work to our bespoke requirements and narrow timescales. Invoicing was quick and transparent. I would highly recommend North Base Contracts"
"Thank you so much for the work - in not the greatest of conditions you pulled it out of the bag!... would be back without hesitation if I need anything else."