Services · East London & Eastern Cape
Ceilings, PVC Ceilings & Cornices East London
Ceiling installation, repairs and cornice finishing.
We install and repair ceilings — rhino board, gypsum and timber — and finish them with cornicing for a clean, professional result. This includes repairing water-damaged or sagging ceilings, a common issue after roof leaks.
- 7+ yrs
- Hands-on experience
- Free
- Site visit & quote
- Warranty
- Workmanship + manufacturer
Cornice profiles are chosen to suit the room and house style, mitred and finished to a paint-ready standard.
Rhino board and gypsum board both give a smooth, paintable ceiling, but they behave differently under moisture and impact — we'll recommend the right one for the room, rather than defaulting to whichever is cheaper to install.
Our Work
Recent installations by our team
Real photos from our own jobs — not stock images.
No surprises
What you can count on before you spend a cent
7+ years on the tools
Our team has been building and installing for over seven years — you're not paying for someone to learn on your home.
Free site visit
We come to you, measure properly and talk it through, then send you a written quote. No call-out fee in East London suburbs, and no obligation.
Fixed, itemised price
Every material and labour line is written down before work starts, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Warranty-backed work
Our workmanship carries a warranty, and manufacturer warranties on materials and products are passed on to you at hand-over.
Our Approach
Why Homeowners Choose Elite Home Finishes
We recommend rhino board or gypsum based on the room's moisture and impact exposure, not whichever is cheaper to install.
Water-damaged ceilings are repaired so the patch is invisible once painted, not just functionally replaced.
Cornice profiles are chosen to suit the room and house style, mitred properly at every corner.
Free site visit · Fixed, itemised price
Know exactly what your ceilings & cornices will cost before any work starts.
Your Options
Options & Finishes to Choose From
Rhino board ceilings
More impact- and moisture-resistant than standard gypsum, suited to garages, laundries and higher-traffic areas.
Gypsum board ceilings
A smooth, standard finish well suited to living areas and bedrooms.
PVC ceilings
Moisture-proof panels that won't sag, stain or grow mould — well suited to bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.
Cornicing
Profile chosen to match the room and house style, mitred at corners and finished paint-ready.
Bulkheads & lighting prep
Built-in detailing for recessed lighting or feature ceiling sections, planned alongside the main ceiling work.
How We Work
How Your Project Runs, Step by Step
Assessment
We check the extent of any damage or sagging, and discuss board type and cornice profile for the room.
Honest quote
A clear quote covering board, cornicing, and any bulkhead or lighting prep needed.
Installation or repair
Damaged sections are removed and replaced, or new ceilings installed, with cornicing mitred and fitted to a paint-ready standard.
Hand-over
A finished, paint-ready ceiling with no visible patching, ready for your painter or our own finishing if required.
Cost Guide
Ceilings & Cornices: Typical Costs in East London
Gypsum ceiling installation typically R90 – R160/m². Cornices R85 – R160 per linear metre installed.
What moves the price
- →Room size and ceiling height
- →Gypsum vs PVC vs fibre board material
- →Cornice profile and size
- →Painting preparation and priming
- →Access difficulty and scaffold requirements
Worth knowing: We measure each room individually and give a room-by-room breakdown before work starts.
These are indicative ranges based on jobs we quote across East London and the surrounding Eastern Cape, to help you budget before you call. Every project is bespoke — the final figure depends on your site, materials and scope, and we give you a fixed, itemised quote after a free on-site assessment.
Planning Your Project
What Affects Cost & Timeline
- ✓Room type — moisture- or impact-prone rooms suit rhino board; living areas suit standard gypsum.
- ✓Damage extent — a contained water-damage repair is quicker than full re-ceiling of a room or larger area.
- ✓Cornice profile — profile choice affects both look and mitring time at corners and junctions.
- ✓Lighting plans — recessed lighting or bulkheads are easiest to plan in before the ceiling is closed up.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Gypsum ceiling installation typically runs R90 – R160 per m², with the full range reaching about R180/m² for more complex work such as bulkheads or high ceilings requiring scaffold. Cornices are charged separately, usually R85 – R160 per linear metre installed. We measure and quote room by room rather than applying one rate to the whole house.
Standard gypsum board is the most cost-effective for most rooms and gives the smoothest paint finish. PVC costs more per m² but is worth it in consistently damp areas such as bathrooms, since it won't sag or stain the way gypsum can. Fibre board sits between them. We match the board to the room rather than using the cheapest option everywhere and hoping.
Yes — once the leak itself is resolved, we replace the damaged board and refinish the cornicing so there's no visible patch.
Rhino board is more impact- and moisture-resistant, which suits areas like garages or laundries; gypsum gives a slightly smoother finish for living areas. We'll recommend based on the specific room.
A standard room ceiling with cornicing typically takes a few days including finishing time; larger areas or full-home re-ceiling take longer. We'll scope this on-site.
Service Area
Ceilings & Cornices Across East London & Surrounds
We work on ceilings & cornices throughout East London and every suburb and town within roughly 60km — from the coast through to King William's Town, Bhisho and Berlin. See what matters in your area:
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Often Done in the Same Project
Ceilings, cornices and skirtings are done together in one interior refresh — neater and less disruption.
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Ceiling and cupboard work in the same bedroom is easiest to plan and finish together.
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Interior finishing — ceilings, skirtings and windows — done in one pass by one team.
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Tell us what you have in mind. We'll visit, measure, and give you a fixed, line-by-line price — no obligation, no call-out fee in East London.