Benaa Finishing · Gypsum
Gypsum ceilings,built to your design.
At Benaa Contracting W.L.L., a licensed contractor in Manama, gypsum is a trade we carry out ourselves: board ceilings, cornices and partitions in villas, flats and commercial spaces across Bahrain. Ceilings start from BHD 5.5 per m² and cornices from BHD 2.5 per linear metre, priced from a Bill of Quantities after a free site visit.
The short answer
Gypsum by Benaa,from framing to finish.
Benaa Contracting fits gypsum ceilings for villas, flats and commercial spaces in Bahrain. We are a Manama-based contractor (commercial registration 166393-1) and gypsum is one of the finishing trades we carry out ourselves: board ceilings, drops and coves with concealed lighting, cornices and wall decor, and partitions.
Ceilings are measured per square metre and start from BHD 5.5. Cornices and internal wall decor run along a room's perimeter, so they are measured per linear metre and start from BHD 2.5. A flat plain ceiling sits at the bottom of the range and the rate rises with drops, coves and concealed lighting.
We visit the site free of charge, take the quantities off your drawings and send a Bill of Quantities, usually within 3 to 5 working days. For the full cost breakdown, read the gypsum board price guide.
What we do
Gypsum works,from plain to detailed.
The gypsum stage is where a villa stops looking like a site. These are the jobs we price and carry out.
Plain flat ceilings
The base case: metal framing, board, jointing and a surface ready for primer.
Drops, coves and recesses
Stepped and recessed ceilings that carry the lighting design. Design is the biggest factor in the rate.
Concealed lighting details
Channels and recesses formed in the ceiling so light fittings sit out of sight.
Cornices and wall decor
Measured per linear metre, because they run along the perimeter of a room.
Partitions and wall features
Priced separately from ceilings: the fixing method and the quantities differ.
Moisture-resistant and fire-rated board
Specified for bathrooms and kitchens, and wherever fire-rated board is called for. Both cost more than standard board.
How to choose
Choosing a gypsum contractor:six questions worth asking.
There is no official ranking of gypsum contractors in Bahrain, so compare them on things you can check. Six questions that separate a clear quote from a vague one:
- Is the company registered? Ask for the commercial registration number and check it. Ours is 166393-1.
- Is the price per square metre or a lump sum? A rate alone says little. Ask for quantities measured room by room.
- Are ceilings and cornices priced in the right units? Square metres for ceilings, linear metres for cornices. Mixing them up is a common cause of a misread quote.
- Which board goes where? The quote should name moisture-resistant board for wet areas and say who supplies it.
- What is excluded? A good quote says what is not included, so there is no argument later.
- Can you see finished work? Ask for photos or a visit to a completed ceiling similar to yours.
Every Benaa quote is a Bill of Quantities: the works item by item, measured quantities, board type and framing, a rate against every line, and what is included and what is not.
Prices
Starting ratesand what moves them.
These are starting rates, not fixed prices. The final figure comes from the quantities in your villa.
| Item | Unit | Starting rate (BHD) | What raises it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum board ceilings | per m² | from 5.5 | Drops, coves, concealed lighting, ceiling height that needs scaffolding |
| Cornices and internal wall decor | per linear metre | from 2.5 | Profile and detail of the decor |
| Partitions and wall features | quoted from the drawings | Quoted | Fixing method and quantity differ from ceilings |
| Moisture-resistant and fire-rated board | per project | Quoted | Costs more than standard board; set out in the Bill of Quantities |
Prices are in Bahraini dinars. Every quotation includes a detailed Bill of Quantities.
How a job runs
Five steps between an empty ceilingand a surface ready for paint.
Measure
Site visit, room-by-room take-off, heights and levels recorded.
Setting out
Ceiling levels, drops and lighting positions marked against the design.
Metal framing
Hangers and channels fixed, levelled and checked before boarding.
Boarding
Board fixed to the frame, with moisture-resistant board to wet areas.
Jointing and finishing
Taping, filling and sanding to a surface ready to take primer.
Where we work
Gypsum works acrossthe Kingdom.
We carry out gypsum works in Manama, Riffa, Muharraq, Seef, Amwaj Islands, Juffair, Saar and Budaiya, and across the Kingdom of Bahrain. Our team answers enquiries within 2 business hours, Sunday to Saturday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Gypsum is stage 4 of a villa build. It comes after blockwork and first-fix services and before tiling and painting, so we can also take the painting and tile fixing that follow. See villa finishing in Bahrain for the whole sequence, or fit-out and interior design for commercial and residential interiors.
Questions
Commonquestions.
Which company does gypsum ceilings in Bahrain?
Benaa Contracting W.L.L., a licensed contractor based in Manama (commercial registration 166393-1), fits gypsum board ceilings, cornices and partitions in villas, flats and commercial spaces across Bahrain. Ceilings start from BHD 5.5 per square metre.
Who are the best gypsum board companies in Bahrain?
There is no official ranking. Compare companies on registration, a quote measured room by room, clear units for ceilings and cornices, the board specified for wet areas, what is excluded and finished work you can see. Benaa Contracting is one option and issues every quote as a Bill of Quantities.
How much is a gypsum ceiling per m² in Bahrain?
Gypsum board ceilings from Benaa start from BHD 5.5 per square metre. A flat plain ceiling sits at the bottom of the range and the rate rises with drops, coves and concealed lighting. The final figure is calculated from actual quantities.
How much are cornices in Bahrain?
Cornices and internal wall decor start from BHD 2.5 per linear metre. They are measured by length, not area, because they run along the perimeter of a room.
Do you offer a free site visit for gypsum works?
Yes. The site visit and take-off are free. You then receive an itemised Bill of Quantities, usually within 3 to 5 working days.
Do you use moisture-resistant board in bathrooms and kitchens?
Moisture-resistant board is specified for wet areas, and fire-rated board wherever it is called for. Both cost more than standard board and are set out in the Bill of Quantities.
Can you also do the painting after the gypsum?
Yes. Painting follows the gypsum and tiling stages of a villa, and we carry it out as well, so one contractor can take the sequence from gypsum to final coat.
Which areas of Bahrain do you cover?
We work in Manama, Riffa, Muharraq, Seef, Amwaj Islands, Juffair, Saar and Budaiya, and across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Send us your drawingsfor an itemised quote.
Free site visit and take-off. You receive a Bill of Quantities with a rate against every line, usually within 3 to 5 working days.