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- Drywall Installers South Africa is a free quote-comparison service for drywall partitioning and related drywalling work.
- Describe your project once.
- Relevant independent drywall contractors come back with their own quotes, and you compare them yourself.
- No installation work is carried out by this website.
- The contractor you appoint measures, quotes and does the work.
Describe your walls once and compare quotes from drywall installers.
Compare QuotesDrywall Partitioning Jobs Contractors Quote For
| Job | Typical scope |
|---|---|
| Room divisions | Splitting a bedroom, adding a study, closing off part of an open-plan area |
| Home alterations | New walls for en-suites, walk-in wardrobes, flatlets and garage conversions |
| Office and retail partitions | Private offices, meeting rooms, storerooms and shopfitting |
| Wall linings | Boarding over brick walls and concealing pipes and cables |
| Specialist partitions | Acoustic, fire-rated and moisture-resistant systems built to a specification |
Homes and businesses need different access, working hours and finishes, so say which you have when you request quotes.
How Drywall Installation Works
- Set out. The wall line is marked on the floor and ceiling and checked for pipes and cables.
- Frame. Steel tracks are fixed to floor and ceiling and studs set between them. Door openings are framed and reinforced.
- Services and insulation. Electrical conduits, plug boxes, backing for heavy items and any insulation go in before the second side is closed.
- Board. Gypsum boards are screwed to the studs on both sides.
- Finish. Joints are taped and filled, corners beaded, and the wall is skimmed or sanded ready for paint.
Confirm in each quote which steps are included, especially finishing and painting.
Board and Frame Options
- Standard gypsum board. For most walls in homes and offices.
- Moisture-resistant board. For bathrooms, kitchens and laundries. It is not waterproof, so showers still need waterproofing.
- Fire-rated board. Used as part of a tested fire-rated system where the building requires one.
- Acoustic build-ups. Insulation and extra board layers to reduce sound between rooms.
- Stud size and spacing. Wider studs or closer spacing for taller walls, tiles and wall-mounted items.
Drywall or Brick for Internal Walls
- Drywall goes up faster, with far less mess and no wet plaster to cure.
- It is much lighter, which suits upper floors and alterations. An engineer should confirm for suspended floors.
- Services run inside the wall instead of being chased into brick.
- It is not load-bearing, and heavy items need backing planned before boarding.
Drywall Partitioning Prices at a Glance
Ballpark 2026 prices so you can sanity-check a quote. They are not quotations and no contractor is bound by them.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Standard partition, supplied and installed | R350 - R500 per m² |
| Standard partition per linear metre, up to about 2.7 m high | R950 - R1,200 |
| Example: 3 m x 3 m room, two new walls, both sides boarded | R5,700 - R7,500 |
| Acoustic partition | R500 - R1,000 per m² |
| Fire-rated partition | R500 - R750 per m² |
| Labour only | R150 - R300 per m² |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Ranges are compiled from price guides published by South African drywall and ceiling contractors in 2025 and 2026, checked 8 October 2026, and rounded. Most do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. A site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
Wall area, height, board type, insulation, doors, access and the finish level set the final price.
Get prices for your actual walls rather than a range. Free, with no obligation to appoint anyone.
Compare QuotesWhat to Include in Your Enquiry
- Wall lengths and ceiling height, or a rough sketch.
- Number of doors or other openings.
- Home or business, and which floor.
- Any special needs: sound privacy, fire rating or a wet area.
- Finish wanted: paint-ready or painted.
- Photos of the space and when you need the work done.
Availability
Requests come from across South Africa. Contractors are independent and decide which jobs they take on, so availability depends on your location and the size of the job.
Comparing Drywall Contractors
Compare like with like:
- System. Board type, stud size and spacing, and insulation.
- Finish level. Taped and filled, full skim, or painted.
- Doors and openings. Whether doors, frames and ironmongery are included.
- Clean-up. Whether offcuts and rubble are removed.
- Timeline. Start date and how many days on site.
- Payment and VAT. Deposit, payment stages and whether VAT is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this service work?
You send one enquiry. Relevant independent drywall contractors contact you and quote. You compare and choose, or appoint nobody.
Does it cost anything?
No. Requesting quotes is free and there is no obligation. Your agreement is with the contractor you appoint.
Do you install drywall yourselves?
No. This is a quote-comparison service. Independent drywall installers measure, quote and do the work.
How much does drywall partitioning cost in South Africa?
Published 2026 prices for a standard partition are roughly R350 - R500 per m² supplied and installed, or R950 - R1,200 per linear metre up to about 2.7 m high.
How long does drywall installation take?
A single room division is often framed and boarded in a day or two, with another day or two for finishing because the joints need drying time.
Can drywall hold a TV or shelves?
Yes, if backing or extra studs are built in where the weight will go. Tell the contractor before the wall is boarded.
Is a drywall partition load-bearing?
No. Drywall partitions divide space. They do not carry the roof or floors above.
Do I need approval to put up a partition?
Check with your landlord, body corporate or municipality, especially for business premises, escape routes and sectional-title units.
Drywall Installers South Africa is a free quote-comparison service. Drywall and ceiling work is measured, quoted and carried out by independent contractors, and your agreement is with the contractor you appoint. Ask each one for a written quote, what is and is not included, and the payment terms before paying anything.
Drywall Partitioning South Africa. Describe your project once and compare quotes from local drywall installers.
Compare QuotesDrywall & Ceiling Services in South Africa
Every service you can get quotes for, each with its own page
Partitioning & Walls
Office Partitioning South Africa
Private offices, meeting rooms, reception layouts and after-hours installs
Drywall Repairs South Africa
Holes, cracks, damaged boards, failed joints and patching after services work
Drywall Skimming South Africa
Joint finishing, smoothing and paint-ready surfaces
Ceilings
Drywall Ceilings South Africa
Plasterboard ceiling installation, board choices and finishes
Suspended Ceilings South Africa
Grid-and-tile ceilings, access above the ceiling and replacement tiles
Bulkhead Ceilings South Africa
Decorative features, level changes, lighting recesses and concealed services
Flush Plastered Ceilings South Africa
Seamless finishes: joint treatment, skimming and finishing details
Ceiling Repairs South Africa
Sagging, cracked and water-damaged ceiling sections
Specialist Drywall
Acoustic Drywall South Africa
Sound reduction with insulation, extra board layers and proper detailing
Fire Rated Drywall South Africa
Specified fire-rated systems built to tested details, with documentation
Moisture Resistant Drywall South Africa
Board choices for bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and humid areas
Pricing Guide
Drywall Prices South Africa
Ballpark costs per m², partition vs floor area and what changes a quote
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