Price guide · Ceiling Installers
Cost of new installations, repair and replacement of ceiling boards.
Quotes in East Rand, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and 21 more areas
- Prices checked November 2026
Price guide
What it costs
Ceiling repair
From Compound Ceilings' published prices in Gauteng, checked November 2026.
More prices
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Ceiling supply and installation
From 2 businesses' published prices in Gauteng and Pretoria, checked November 2026.
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Ceiling support battens installed
From Roof Insulations / Cape Ceilings & Drywalling's published prices in Cape Town, checked November 2026.
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Ceiling installation, labour
R250 per m²
From Balete Engineering (builder listing on Leroy Merlin)'s published prices, checked November 2026.
What these prices include: The rate is labour only: the client buys all material, including fasteners, tapes and strips. Stripping the existing ceiling is charged separately. Three month workmanship warranty.
What changes the price: The square metres of ceiling, stripping the old ceiling, bulkheads, cornices, and whether you buy the boards yourself.
Recent work by these ceiling installers
Tell us the job and a ceiling installer that covers your area calls you with a written quote.
Qonstrukt · August 2026 
General Fencing and Construction · July 2026 
Tek-Niq Innovations · March 2025 
A2Z Carpenters · November 2024 
Qonstrukt · August 2026 
A2Z Carpenters · November 2024
What you can ask for
- Ceiling repairsSagging, cracked or water-damaged ceilings fixed.
- New ceilingsNew ceiling boards, cornices and bulkheads.
- New roofA new roof on a new building or extension.
- WaterproofingFlat roofs, parapets and balconies sealed against leaks.
- Damp proofingRising and penetrating damp treated and walls replastered.
- Fascia and barge boardsRotten or loose boards replaced and painted.
Repair or replace: what a ceiling company looks for
A Gauteng ceiling company lists the signs of a ceiling in trouble and when a repair is enough.
- Water stains
- Brown marks point to a roof leak, a burst or sweating pipe, a leaking shower above or condensation in the roof space; the leak is fixed before the ceiling.
- Cracks
- Cracks wider than 3mm, diagonal cracks, ones that run into the wall or keep growing need a closer look; fine settlement cracks are usually cosmetic.
- Sagging boards
- Sagging comes from water-soaked boards, loose fixings, warped or rotten brandering or weight stored in the roof; never push a sagging ceiling back up yourself, it can fall.
- Mould
- Mould or a musty smell means damp that never dried out; the boards are stripped, the area treated and new boards fitted.
- When repair is enough
- The damage is in one small area, the boards are still sound and fixed, and the cause has been dealt with.
- When to replace
- Several areas are damaged, the brandering is rotten, the ceiling soaked up water for a long time, or the same problems keep coming back.
- Wet rooms
- Bathrooms and kitchens get a moisture-resistant finish.
Compound Ceilings (Johannesburg and Pretoria ceiling company), 5 signs your ceiling needs repair, compoundceilings.co.za, checked 12 Nov 2026.
Which ceiling for which room?
- PlasterboardFlat and ready to paint: the usual ceiling in a house
- PVCWater resistant: bathrooms, kitchens and homes at the coast
- Insulated boardKeeps heat out: living areas and patios
A stain or a sag? The leak in the roof or the plumbing has to be fixed first, or the damage comes back.
As Compound Drywall, a ceiling and drywall contractor, publishes it. Checked November 2026.
Have this ready for the call
- Which rooms, and their rough size
- Repair or new, and the kind of ceiling if you know
- Any leak, and whether it is fixed
- Lights or insulation to go in
Ceiling installers near you
18 ceiling installers take requests here. Pick your area to see who covers it.
KwaZulu-Natal
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Free State
Who gives you the price
Your request goes to one that covers your area, not all 18, so you get one call, not a string of them.
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On Local Pros since 2024
- 14 years in business (since 2012)
- 86 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 4 to 6
- Owner managed
- Gives a warranty
Robyn I. says, “lounge was retiled , work was done very professionally and everything was completed within 3 days.” Google
In their words: Corporate Partitioning Projects offers a wide range of services including drywall, ceilings, flooring, and office renovations in Johannesburg, focusing on Randburg, Sandton, and Midrand areas. We have been in business since 2012, completing over 300 successful jobs.
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Fem Build
Covers Durban and Durban North
4.5 / 17 reviews
On Local Pros since 2025
- 25 years in business (since 2001)
- 213 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 10 to 20
Rob T. says, “Derek handled our repair and we were very happy with the work.” Google
In their words: Fem Build is a trusted construction company based in Durban, offering a wide range of building services across KwaZulu-Natal. We specialise in new builds, renovations, roofing, and boundary walls, serving areas from Pinetown to Pietermaritzburg.
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QP Construction & Roofing
Covers Centurion, Joburg South / Alberton and 4 more areas
5.0 / 6 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2025
- 2 years in business (since 2024)
- 772 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 10 to 20
Kevin says, “Very happy with the work.” Local Pros
In their words: QP Construction & Renovations offers a wide range of services including renovations, roofing, kitchens, maintenance, painting, tiling, and ceilings. We serve Johannesburg, West Rand, and Centurion areas from our base in the West Rand.
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A2Z Carpenters
Covers Centurion, Johannesburg and Pretoria
5.0 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 12 years in business (since 2014)
- Team of 4 to 6
Kelly D. says, “George and his team are amazing, I’ve used them twice.” Local Pros
In their words: A2Z Carpenters offers kitchen and BIC cupboards, ceilings, drywall, flooring, handyman services, painting, door and window shutters in Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg (Randburg – Sandton – Midrand).
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W Vellems roofing and waterproofing
Covers Atlantic Seaboard and CBD, Blouberg and surrounds and 4 more areas
5.0 / 1 Local Pros review
On Local Pros since 2024
- 8 years in business (since 2018)
- Team of 7 to 10
- Gives a warranty
In their words: W Vellems Roofing and Waterproofing offers affordable roofing, waterproofing, ceiling installation and painting services in Cape Town and surrounds. With up to 10 employees, they cater for both commercial and residential projects.
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Amatola Roof to Floor Restorers
Covers East London
5.0 / 1 Local Pros review
On Local Pros since 2024
- 28 years in business (since 1998)
- Team of 7 to 10
- Owner managed
- Qualified and licensed
In their words: Amatola Roof to Floor Restorers offers a wide range of services including roofing, painting, building construction, hard structure carports, high pressure cleaning, and tiling in East London.
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Buildcon Projects
Covers East Rand, Joburg South / Alberton and 3 more areas
On Local Pros since 2025
- 2 years in business (since 2024)
- 667 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 7 to 10
In their words: Buildcon Projects offers a wide range of construction services including aluminium work, boundary walls, flooring, and fencing solutions. We serve Johannesburg, Pretoria, Vaal Triangle, West Rand, and East Rand areas from our base in Pretoria East Rand.
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BMS Contractors Corp
Covers Centurion, Joburg South / Alberton and 2 more areas
On Local Pros since 2024
- 10 years in business (since 2016)
- Team of 10 to 20
- Gives a warranty
In their words: BMS Contractors Corp offers a wide range of services including roofing, waterproofing, ceilings, gutters, painting, and small building projects for both domestic and industrial clients. They serve areas such as Centurion, Johannesburg, and the West Rand.
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Tek-Niq Innovations
Covers East Rand
On Local Pros since 2024
- 3 years in business (since 2023)
- Team of 4 to 6
In their words: Tek-Niq Innovations offers building construction, roof repair, roof replacements, damp proofing, waterproofing, new ceilings, ceiling repairs, renovations, painting services for commercial and residential in the East Rand area.
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Shataz Construction
Covers East Rand and Joburg South / Alberton
On Local Pros since 2024
- 19 years in business (since 2007)
- Team of 10 to 20
- Owner managed
- Qualified and licensed
In their words: Shataz Construction offers a comprehensive range of construction services including tiling, roofing, building construction, ceilings, drywall, furniture removal, general maintenance, painting, paving, plumbing, rubble removal, retaining walls, boundary walls, bricklaying, concreting, plastering, ceiling repairs, new ceiling installation, roof and ceiling insulation, tile removal, tile repairs, new tile installation for residential and commercial properties, bathroom and house renovations, and construction of houses, flats, factories, and substation buildings.
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Goatouch
Covers Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth Surrounds
On Local Pros since 2024
- 13 years in business (since 2013)
- 461 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 4 to 6
- Owner managed
- Qualified and licensed
In their words: Goatouch offers building construction, painting, roofing, ceilings, drywall, and Nutec house services in Port Elizabeth. They have been in business since 2013. Van Heerden Projects is owner-managed and believes in quality workmanship, ensuring standards are always met.
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Qonstrukt
Covers Atlantic Seaboard and CBD, Blouberg and surrounds and 2 more areas
On Local Pros since 2024
- 4 years in business (since 2022)
- Team of 7 to 10
- Owner managed
In their words: Qonstrukt, based in Cape Town, offers waterproofing, painting, roof repairs, and ceiling installation services. With extensive experience, we are a reliable choice for residential and commercial projects.
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RRW Projects
Covers Northern Suburbs and Helderberg
On Local Pros since 2024
- 3 years in business (since 2023)
- 161 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 7 to 10
- Owner managed
In their words: REAL Roofing and Waterproofing offers roofing, ceilings, roof repair, roof installation, waterproofing, damp proofing, ceiling repairs, fascia and barge board repairs, roof replacements, fascia and barge board installations, roof and ceiling insulation, and new ceiling installation services.
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ECO Projects
Covers Atlantic Seaboard and CBD, Blouberg and surrounds and Southern Suburbs
On Local Pros since 2024
- 33 years in business (since 1993)
- Team of 2 to 3
- Owner managed
In their words: ECO Projects is a construction and maintenance company offering handyman, landscaping, building construction, ceilings, decking, drywall, flooring, general maintenance, hard structure carports, high pressure cleaning, kitchen and BIC’s cupboards, painting, roofing, tiling and other handyman services in Cape Town.
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Lukisa Construction and Roofing
Covers Bloemfontein and Bloemfontein Surrounds
- 355 requests passed to them since July 2025
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Mcoll Construction
Covers Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay – Empangeni
On Local Pros since 2025
- 9 years in business (since 2017)
- 104 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 10 to 20
In their words: Mcoll Construction, established in 2017, offers a wide range of construction services including boundary and retainer walling, roofing, building construction, and landscaping. We serve the Richards Bay and Empangeni areas.
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General Fencing and Construction
Covers Garden Route – George
- 295 requests passed to them since July 2025
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5 Star Roofing & Waterproofing
Covers Durban, Durban North and 2 more areas
- 59 requests passed to them since July 2025
What customers say about price and quotes
4.8
Average from 59 reviews of the 6 ceiling installers above on Google and Local Pros, checked November 2026.
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Leoni C.
this week
We have recently used Corporate Partitioning Projects for a couple of projects in our complex, in Wilgeheuwel, and we couldn't be happier with the results! The workmanship was excellent, their pricing was extremely competitive and the team worked very neatly and professionally. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality workmanship and great service. A big thank you to the entire team. Keep up the excellent work!
Review of Corporate Partitioning Projects left on Google
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Antoinette
a year ago
Quinton was very quick to call me for ceiling repairs, he came in more affordable than other companies. Will definitely recommending him for anything thats need to be fixed or replaced.
Review of QP Construction & Roofing left on Local Pros
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M S.
6 weeks ago
I am absolutely thrilled with the work done by this company. They recently installed new flooring for us and repaired and repainted our bathroom ceiling. • Flooring: The installation was flawless, with great attention to detail. • Ceiling: They properly prepped the bathroom ceiling to ensure the new paint would withstand moisture, and the finish is perfectly smooth. The communication throughout the project was excellent, and the pricing was very fair and had great customer service. I will definitely be using them again for future projects!
Review of Corporate Partitioning Projects left on Google
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Doreen S.
a year ago
Quentin and his team were awesome. I will look no further when I need maintenance jobs done in future. Quentin made sure that the job was done perfectly. And was on site supervising most of the time.Communication was also great and price more than reasonable
Review of QP Construction & Roofing left on Local Pros
Questions about these prices
Where do these prices come from?
From Balete Engineering's listed price on Leroy Merlin, Compound Ceilings, Granite Carpentry and Roof Insulations / Cape Ceilings & Drywalling: businesses that publish their own prices. We copied the figures as published and checked them on 12 November 2026. They are not quotes; every pro sets their own price.
How are these ceiling installers rated?
4.8 out of 5 on average, from 59 reviews of 6 ceiling installers.
Do I have to hire the pro who quotes?
No. You decide once you have the written quote.
The full guide
General advice, written July 2024.
Ceiling Replacement Cost
Needing to replace your ceiling can be due to water damage, insect infestations, water damage, structural problems, sagging due to age and many more. In many cases, the damage is irreparable, leaving only replacement as an option. The size of the ceiling and the material chosen for the replacement ceiling will affect the price.
Ceiling Repair Cost
Calculating the cost of a ceiling repair is almost impossible to estimate without a proper inspection. When determining how much it will cost to fix a ceiling, many different variables must be taken into account.
Is it better to replace or repair my ceiling?
Over time, every home is going to face some damage due to wear and tear, and your ceilings are no exception. As your home ages, the ceilings may experience cracks, water damage, bubbling, mould, and discoloration. Your ceiling could even collapse if the situation gets too bad. Due to the increased vulnerability of older homes, you might want to consider this when purchasing your next property. If you have your heart set on a vintage home or are already residing in a home with older or damaged ceilings, you may be considering how to maintain one.
The longer you wait, the worse it will get, so it is critical to act as soon as you can. The decision of whether to repair or replace a damaged ceiling is in question. The biggest deciding factors in deciding whether to replace or repair your ceiling will be cost and the desired outcome.
Get your ceiling fixed today!
The cost of ceiling repair or replacement can vary depending on a number of factors.
The size of the area that needs to be repaired or the size of the ceiling
The size of the ceiling is the biggest cost factor when replacing a ceiling. The size of the ceiling determines the quantity of materials and labour needed to finish the project. The more materials and labour are needed, the more expensive it will be to replace and repair the ceiling.
The ceiling type will impact how much it will cost to repair or replace.
The type of ceiling you choose and the materials used play a big role in the ceiling repair or replacement cost. Some designs and materials are more expensive than others. It's crucial to remember that while some ceilings are more expensive than others, they might also last longer, in which case picking the most expensive option might be preferable. Before starting to replace your ceilings, speak with a professional who can advise you on the best style of ceiling. Take into account your budget as well as the other ceilings in the house or office.
The state of your ceiling at the moment.
It’s difficult to determine the state of the current ceiling until a professional installer can inspect the ceiling to give an accurate assessment of the condition. What must be done to fix or replace the existing ceiling will depend on its state. The process for replacing the ceiling will change if they find a leak or an insect infestation because the cause of the issue must be fixed before the repair can be done.
It does not matter if you require a Large or Small Ceiling Repair a Local Pros partner can get it done!
The cost of repair will depend on the kind of damage to the ceiling.
How much will it cost to fix or replace water-damaged ceilings.
Damage may be brought on by heavy rains, leaking pipes, or even neighbours who reside above you. Common indicators of water damage to your ceiling are bubbling paint, staining and in extreme cases, sagging or bending. If the leak is found quickly, the cost of the ceiling repair won't be excessive. The faster you can eliminate the source of the water damage, the faster you can stop additional damage to your ceiling from occurring. You can prevent further damage to your ceiling by finding and eliminating the source of the water damage as soon as possible.
A mouldy ceiling's repair or replacement costs.
Excessive humidity and inadequate ventilation can result in ceiling mould. Both too much humidity and insufficient ventilation can result in ceiling mould. The mould-damaged portion of the ceiling can be either repaired or replaced by a ceiling expert. If the cause of the mould is not discovered, the problem will typically persist. So you will incur an additional cost to eliminate the source of the mould.
A cracked ceiling's repair or replacement cost.
It’s completely natural that over time, your home begins to develop a few cracks here and there. It's important to contact a ceiling repair company as soon as you notice cracks so they can inspect them and determine what caused them. It could be due to structural damage from a slight shift in the foundation or a weakening structure above the ceiling. What matters most is the kind of crack and where it is located. It is typical for cracks to develop near the walls or on the ceiling's edge. Long or multiple cracks in the middle of the ceiling are a cause for greater concern. Furthermore, cracks that begin on your ceiling and extend down your walls should be attended to right away because they can pose a serious safety risk. The type of crack and how soon you attend to it will greatly affect the price of the ceiling repair.
Repair and replacement costs for a sagging ceiling.
A sagging ceiling is a clear sign that there is something very wrong in your home or building. As soon as you notice that your ceiling is starting to sag or develop bulges, you should call a ceiling expert. There is a very real possibility that your ceiling will completely collapse. A sagging or bulging ceiling is typically beyond repair, making replacement of the entire ceiling the most practical and economical option
No Matter what type of ceiling repair you require a Local Pros partner can have your ceiling fixed quickly and affordably.
Ceiling Installers: areas with pros and reviews
How it works
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Tell us the job
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A ceiling installer who covers your area calls you
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Get a written quote and decide
