Ceiling & Drywall Cost Calculator

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Ceiling & Drywall Cost Calculator

Enter the ceiling zones and partition dimensions. The live result calculates system-specific boards, panels, framing, finishing, insulation and labour.

Build the ceiling scope

Use one typical room or zone, then add the combined area and perimeter of any different-sized rooms.

Ceiling system Access condition Typical room length

Typical room width

Number of identical rooms

qty

Additional ceiling area

m²

Additional room perimeter

Ceiling support framework Material wastage

Cornice system Ceiling insulation Access panels

qty

Light cut-outs

qty

Paint new gypsum ceiling?

Build the drywall partition

Boards are calculated on both faces. Openings are deducted from board area, while door reinforcement is added separately.

Total length of each wall run

Wall height

Number of identical wall runs

qty

Total opening area to deduct

m²

Door openings

qty

Drywall board system Board layers per face Stud spacing Partition insulation Joint finish Paint new drywall?

Demolition and waste

Add strip-out only where the project includes removal of existing finishes.

Existing ceiling to remove

m²

Existing drywall to remove

m²

Rubble removal

Scope boundary: the allowance includes the selected standard ceiling or partition system, support framing, boards or panels, basic fixings, chosen insulation, joint finishing, painting and demolition. Structural strengthening, water-damaged framing, bulkheads, shadow lines, curved work, specialist acoustic or fire-certified assemblies, electrical relocation, plumbing, air-conditioning grilles and asbestos handling are excluded. VAT is not added separately; the total follows the saved rates.

Live ceiling & drywall allowance

R0.00

Estimated boards, framing, finishes, insulation and labour from the scope entered

Item	Quantity	Rate	Allowance

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Planning estimate only. Final structure, framing centres, suspension points, moisture or fire ratings, penetrations, bulkheads, access and product systems depend on inspection and the confirmed scope.

Planning estimate only

This is an early planning allowance. Existing structure, suspension points, moisture, fire requirements, service penetrations, bulkheads, acoustic performance and manufacturer specifications must be confirmed before quotation.

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Calculate ceilings and partitions as separate systems.