We replace and repair Gyprock ceilings in Sydney
We’ve been installing and repairing Gyprock ceilings in Sydney since 1986.
We’re a small business, so you can expect friendly, personal service, and that we’ll replace or fix your damaged ceiling to a high standard at affordable prices.
We do Gyprock ceiling repairs in the following areas of Sydney:
- Northern beaches: Narrabeen, Manly, Newport, Seaforth, Balgowlah, Brookvale, Dee Why, Mona Vale
- Northern Sydney: Ryde, Wahroonga, Hunters Hill, Hornsby, Beecroft, Carlingford, Castle Hill, Chatswood, Dural, Eastwood, Epping, Gladesville, Macquarie Park, Pennant Hills, Pymble
- North-East Sydney: Artarmon, Willoughby, Northbridge, Belrose, Frenchs Forest, North Sydney, Neutral Bay, Crows Nest, Cremorne, Mosman
- Inner West: Drummoyne, Concord, Ashfield, Homebush, Annandale, Strathfield, Croydon, Glebe, Balmain, Leichhardt
- Sydney’s West: Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Northmead
Common Gyprock Ceiling Repairs
Whatever the damage to your gyprock ceiling – we’ll fix it. The most common problems we encounter are:
Repair Holes In Ceiling
Holes in a Gyprock ceiling are often a result of an accident, and are usually fixed by patching the damaged area.
Repair Plaster Cracks
Gyprock ceiling cracks may be caused by earthquakes, but usually they’re due to the building shifting and settling with age. Sometimes it just needs patching, other times it must be replaced.
Repair Water Damage
May be caused by leaking roof or water pipe, or by condensation. Water-damaged gyprock is weak and brittle after it dries, so everything that got wet probably needs to be replaced.
Sagging Ceiling
If it’s due to poor installation, it may be possible to secure Gyprock back in place when it comes away from the ceiling joists. But if it’s due to age or water damage, it will need to be replaced.
Screw & Nail Pop-outs
As a result of building movement, screws or nails may protrude from the gyprocks. These can be replaced and then finishing.
Loose Tape & Joint Separation
Building movement or poor initial finishing may cause joints to crack. This usually just requires new tape & finishing to be applied.
Types of Gyprock Ceilings We Repair
Normal Gyprock Ceilings
Most gyprock ceilings have a simple, curved cornice, however, some don’t have a cornice.
Gyprock Cornice Repair
We can repair any cornice, whether it’s simple of ornate.
Suspended Ceiling
Most often found in offices and commercial buildings. Also called drop ceilings or false ceilings.
Manhole Installation
We can install a ceiling manhole (also known as a ceiling hatch) to give you access to extra storage in the roof.
Shadowline Ceiling
This is more of a high-end finish where the gyprock sheet doesn’t touch the walls so there’s a 1cm shadow around the edge of the ceiling.
Replace Vermiculite Ceilings
Sometimes called ‘popcorn’ ceilings. They were popular in the 1970s, but now we cover them with Gyprok.
Gyprock Ceiling Repair Process
With over 30 years experience, our proven process ensures every gyprock ceiling repair or replacement projects is completed to a high standard.
- Inspect & Identify Cause
If there’s been water damage, we remove the gyprock to see where the water is coming from. You’ll probably then need to call a roofer or plumber to fix the leak. - Protect Your Home
To keep your space clean, we cover the floors, walls, and furniture before work begins. - Remove Damaged Sections
We cut out sagging, cracked or water-damaged gyprock and dispose of it.
- Repair or Replace
For small cracks, we might just tape, fill and smooth the area. But for other damage, we’ll fit new gyprock sheets and secure them to the ceiling frame. - Taping & Jointing
Gyprock tape and joint compound is applied to joins, and feathered out to achieve a seamless blend with the existing ceiling. - Sanding & Finishing
When the joint compound has dried, we sand it to a perfectly smooth finish, that’s ready to be painted.
Gyprock? Plaster? Drywall? Or Plasterboard?
Gyprock, plaster, plasterboard, and drywall are different names for a sheet of plaster covered in thick paper.
- In Australia the most common term used is plasterboard.
- Plaster refers to a plasterboard sheet and also to the powder that is then mixed with water and applied with a trowel to cover cracks and gaps where sheets meet.
- Gyprock is a brand of plaster sheet that became so dominant that it became synonymous with plasterboard.
- In the USA drywall is commonly used to refer to plasterboard.
“We had relatively small hole begin to form in our 100+ year old ceiling. John came by within 24 hours and took a look before quoting a reasonable price. He and Pascal turned up the next day and had it all sorted in an hour or so. Was very friendly and thorough – explained everything in good depth. Can’t go wrong.”
Justin, Hornsby, Sydney
“John is highly professional. Prompt and work completed to a high standard. He managed the removal and remediation of cornices during our kitchen renovation, overcoming some tricky and unexpected circumstances. John is positive and collaborative in his approach and we cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Cameron, Mosman, Sydney