Gypsum & False Ceilings

Pricing is usually worked out per square metre and depends on the design: a plain flat ceiling costs less than one with coves, level changes or integrated lighting details. Board type (standard vs moisture-resistant) and ceiling height also affect it. Send us the room dimensions and a photo on WhatsApp and we'll give you a clear per-metre rate and a total estimate within one business day.

A basic flat gypsum ceiling typically drops the level by around 8 to 12 cm to clear the frame and lighting. If there are ducts or pipes running above, or you want recessed cove lighting, the drop can be more. During the site visit we measure the available depth and confirm the final finished height with you before we start, so there are no surprises.

Gypsum board (drywall) is a dry system: a galvanised metal frame with boards fixed to it, which is faster, cleaner, lighter and lets us hide wiring and lighting easily. Traditional cement or lime plaster is applied wet directly to the slab and is heavier and slower to work with. For false ceilings, coves and quick clean finishing ready for paint, gypsum board is the practical choice, which is what this service covers.

This service delivers the ceiling fully finished and prepared ready for paint — frame installed, boards fixed, joints taped and filled, and the surface skimmed smooth. Painting is a separate finishing stage. We can absolutely handle the paintwork as well through our finishing service, so you get one team from board to final colour. Just tell us and we'll include it in the same quote.

Yes — cove detailing with concealed LED strip lighting is one of the most popular things we do. We build a recessed pocket or a stepped cove so the light source is hidden and only the glow shows, which washes the walls or ceiling softly. We set the profiles out during design and coordinate the exact positions with the electrician so the strips and any downlights line up cleanly. We can also advise on warm vs cool light to match the room.

Cracks usually come from a poorly built frame or joints that weren't reinforced properly. We prevent this by using a rigid galvanised metal frame set dead level, taping all joints with proper reinforcement before filling, and beading the corners. Done this way the surface stays flat and crack-free. Very large spans or unusual movement are assessed on site so we can detail control joints if needed.

A single average room is often done in a few days: framing, boarding, then joint filling and skimming with drying time between coats. A whole apartment or a job with detailed coves and multiple levels takes longer. After the site visit we give you a realistic day-by-day schedule in the quote, and because we run one coordinated team we keep to it.

For bathrooms, kitchens and any damp area we use moisture-resistant board (the green board), which resists humidity far better than standard board and won't sag or degrade in a steamy room. Living areas and bedrooms use standard board. We select the right board per room automatically as part of the spec — you don't need to work it out yourself.

Yes. Gypsum-board partitions are part of this service — full or partial-height walls on a metal frame to split a space, create a dressing area, close off an open room, or build a feature wall with niches. They're lighter than block walls, quick to install, and we can build in insulation for sound or run wiring inside them. They're handed over ready for paint just like the ceilings.

Yes, wherever there's something above the ceiling you may need to reach — a valve, an AC junction, an inspection point — we build in a discreet access panel at the right spot. We plan these during design based on where your services actually run, so future maintenance doesn't mean cutting into a finished ceiling. Tell us if there's specific equipment you want easy access to.

Gypsum work does create dust, mainly during cutting and sanding, but it's a dry system so it's far cleaner than wet plaster. We sheet and protect floors and furniture, contain the work area, and clean up at the end of each stage. Many clients stay in the home during the work. If you'd rather we phase it room by room so you keep living space, we'll plan it that way.

Yes. We stand behind our workmanship — a properly built galvanised frame with reinforced joints shouldn't sag or develop cracks under normal conditions, and we back that. If something related to our installation appears after handover, we come and put it right. We'll confirm the exact warranty terms in writing with your quote so everything is clear before we start.