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Facilities Management Services

Suspended Ceiling Installation
& Repairs, London

Q: How much does suspended ceiling installation cost?

New suspended ceiling installation typically costs £28–£55 per sq m installed, depending on tile specification, grid type, ceiling height and the complexity of integrating lighting and M&E. Tile-only replacement into an existing grid starts from £8–£18 per tile. Grid repair is priced per bay. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free site survey. Prices correct as of May 2026.

Commercial suspended ceilings installed and repaired across London and the South East. Zentia-approved contractor. Mineral fibre, metal tile and acoustic systems. Fixed price.

Discoloured tiles, sagging grids, acoustic problems or a ceiling that's simply overdue for replacement — suspended ceiling issues are rarely urgent until they become visible. When they do, the cause is usually moisture damage, age or poor original specification. Getting the specification right before ordering tile matters: the wrong tile in the wrong grid produces the same problem again within a few years.

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Three reasons offices
call us about ceilings

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New Installation

You need a new ceiling for a refurbished or stripped floor

Cat A reinstatement, tenant fit-out or full office refurbishment — a new suspended ceiling is typically one of the first trades in after a strip-out. We design the ceiling around your lighting and M&E layout, specify the right tile for the space and coordinate with your other contractors to avoid rework.

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Repairs

You have damaged, discoloured or sagging tiles and grid sections

Water damage, age, contractor damage during M&E works — ceiling problems are common and usually straightforward to fix if the right tile can be matched. We identify the root cause first, match the tile specification to your existing grid, and repair without disrupting the floor. Most repair jobs are completed out of hours in a single visit.

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Acoustic Upgrade

Your office is too noisy and you need to reduce reverberation

Open-plan offices with hard ceilings create echo and background noise that affects concentration and call quality. High-performance acoustic tiles or freestanding ceiling rafts significantly reduce reverberation time. We specify by room type and use, not by guesswork — and Zentia's acoustic tile range carries independent NRC and CAC ratings we can provide for your records.

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The Service

Installation, repairs
and acoustic solutions

Renova Projects handles suspended ceiling work across the full range of commercial office environments — from straightforward tile replacements to full new ceiling installations integrated with lighting and M&E services. We work under a single contract, with a single point of accountability, using Zentia as our primary ceiling manufacturer.

What's included as standard

✓Free site survey — ceiling condition assessment, tile identification and grid check
✓Fixed-price quotation — no day-rate exposure, no hidden extras
✓New suspended ceiling installation — mineral fibre, metal tile and acoustic systems
✓Tile replacement and matching into existing grids
✓Grid repair and partial or full grid replacement
✓Acoustic ceiling rafts and baffles for open-plan offices
✓Ceiling integration with recessed LED lighting and M&E services
✓Strip-out and full ceiling reinstatement for dilapidations programmes
✓Out-of-hours working as standard for occupied buildings

Root cause first. We always identify why tiles or grid sections have failed before ordering replacements. Fitting new tiles over a moisture problem or a deflecting grid produces the same issue within months. If we find a building fabric or M&E problem behind the ceiling damage, we tell you before we quote the remediation.

Zentia

Approved Contractor

Zentia-approved contractor — direct supply, verified specification

Zentia (formerly Armstrong World Industries) is the UK market leader in commercial suspended ceiling systems. Their mineral fibre and metal tile products carry independent fire, acoustic and environmental ratings and are specified by architects and surveyors across the commercial property sector. As an approved Zentia contractor, we source directly, can confirm product compliance documentation, and have an established relationship with their technical team for specification support on more complex projects. If your building's existing ceiling is an Armstrong or Zentia product, we can match it accurately — which matters for dilapidations and section-by-section repairs where visual consistency is required.

Ceiling Systems

The right ceiling
for the right space

Commercial suspended ceilings are not one-size-fits-all. The correct system depends on the building type, acoustic requirements, fire performance specification, M&E access needs and finish grade. We specify and install across the following systems:

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Mineral Fibre Tiles

The standard for commercial office ceilings. Zentia's Dune and Ultima ranges offer reliable acoustic absorption (Class A), fire performance (Class 0) and a clean white finish suited to most office environments. Grid: exposed T-bar (600×600 or 600×1200). The most cost-effective specification for large floor plates.

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Metal Tile Systems

Steel or aluminium tiles for reception areas, boardrooms, break-out spaces and retail environments where a higher-grade finish is required. Fully demountable for M&E access. Can be powder-coated to RAL specification. Higher cost per m² but long lifespan and resistant to moisture damage.

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High-Performance Acoustic Tiles

Zentia Bioguard and Ultima Edge tiles for spaces with elevated acoustic requirements — call centres, meeting rooms, healthcare-adjacent offices. NRC ratings of 0.7–0.95 available. Often specified alongside acoustic partitions as part of a broader noise-reduction programme.

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Acoustic Rafts & Baffles

Freestanding acoustic panels suspended below the structural soffit — used where no full ceiling is practical, or in exposed-services designs. Effective for reducing reverberation in open-plan spaces. Can be installed to existing grid fixings or new drop rods. Available in a range of finishes and colours.

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Grid Systems & Suspension

Exposed T-bar (standard), concealed grid (for a plasterboard-style look with accessible tiles) and tegular edge profiles. We specify grid gauge appropriate to tile weight and ceiling height. Where existing grids are corroded or undersized, partial grid replacement into the existing suspension is often possible without disturbing the whole ceiling.

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Strip-Out & Reinstatement

Full suspended ceiling strip-out for Cat A reinstatement or dilapidations programmes, followed by new ceiling installation to the agreed specification. We manage the removal of old tiles and grid (including disposal), de-snot all hanger points and install new suspension, grid and tiles. Dilapidations schedules typically require the ceiling to be reinstated to the original or an agreed equivalent standard — we can provide the specification evidence your surveyor needs.

Cost Guide

What does suspended ceiling
work cost?

Work Type	Typical Scope	Specification	Cost Range	Notes
New ceiling installation	Full floor or zone	Mineral fibre tile, exposed T-bar grid	£28–£42 per m²	Includes suspension, grid, tiles and integration with existing M&E penetrations
New ceiling — high spec	Reception, boardroom, breakout	Metal tile or acoustic tile, concealed grid	£45–£75 per m²	Higher tile cost; demountable for M&E access; longer lifespan
Acoustic rafts	Open-plan zones	Suspended panels below soffit or grid	£80–£160 per m²	Priced per raft; cost varies with size, finish and suspension type
Tile replacement	Spot replacement into existing grid	Matched mineral fibre or acoustic tile	£8–£18 per tile	Grid must be in acceptable condition; minimum call-out applies
Grid repair — section	Damaged bay or run of grid	Like-for-like T-bar replacement	£40–£90 per bay	Priced after survey; depends on access and hanger condition
Full strip-out	Existing ceiling — tiles and grid	Removal and disposal, hanger points retained	£8–£15 per m²	Usually combined with reinstatement; disposal included

Prices correct as of May 2026. Final cost depends on ceiling height, M&E complexity, tile specification and access requirements. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free site survey — no provisional sums, no extras added during delivery. Costs exclude VAT. Travel included within our standard coverage area (London, Kent, Surrey, Essex).

Who We Help

Built for FMs, landlords
and their surveyors

Our suspended ceiling work covers a range of clients and building types across London and the South East:

Facilities managers — reactive repairs to water-damaged or contractor-damaged ceiling sections; planned tile replacement as part of an FM works programme; acoustic upgrades for problem floors.
Commercial landlords and property managers — new ceilings for void units during Cat A reinstatement; ceiling replacement to improve the lettable standard of older stock; dilapidations reinstatement at lease end.
Building surveyors — dilapidations schedules frequently reference ceiling condition. We can provide specification evidence and condition reports to support the surveyor's assessment, and install to a confirmed standard with documentation included in the handover pack.
Office occupiers undertaking refurbishment — new ceiling as part of a broader office refurbishment programme; acoustic upgrade to address noise complaints; integration with new LED lighting layout.
Managing agents for multi-tenanted buildings — common area ceiling maintenance; coordination of ceiling works across multiple tenancies; specification consistency across the building's tenure.

The Process

Survey to handover —
four steps

Free site survey — within 48 hours

We visit the site, assess the existing ceiling condition, identify the tile specification and grid type, check for moisture damage or structural issues, and understand your operational constraints. No charge, no obligation. For repairs, we identify the root cause of the problem before we quote the fix.

Fixed-price quotation

Within three to five working days of the survey, you receive a fully itemised fixed-price quote. We confirm the tile specification, grid type, programme and cost. Where tile matching is required, we confirm availability before submitting the quote — we do not quote blind on materials we cannot source.

Installation — around your hours

Works are scheduled to minimise disruption. For occupied offices, we work evenings or weekends. Larger installations are phased by zone so no area is out of use for more than one night. Our team leaves each area clean, with all waste removed, before your staff return.

Handover and documentation

On completion, we provide a handover pack including the tile specification sheet, grid type confirmation and waste transfer documentation. For dilapidations programmes, we include the schedule reference and confirmation that works have been completed to the agreed standard — in the format your surveyor needs.

Why Renova

One contractor,
full accountability

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Zentia approved — direct supply, not a merchant chain

We source Zentia products directly through our approved contractor relationship. That means confirmed lead times, accurate technical data sheets and access to the full current range — including discontinued tile successors for matching work. It also means we can get spec support from Zentia's technical team on non-standard applications without going through a distributor who may not know the product.

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Commercial fit-out background — not a specialist-only contractor

Renova's background is commercial office refurbishment. Suspended ceilings are a component we install as part of wider projects — which means we understand how they integrate with lighting layouts, M&E services, partitions and floor finishes. We do not install ceilings in isolation and then leave the coordination to someone else.

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Fixed price. Specification confirmed before we order.

We do not quote ceiling works without confirming tile availability. Quoting blind on tile matching — and then substituting when the product isn't available — is one of the most common sources of disputes on ceiling repair jobs. We confirm the specification and price it fixed. If an exact match isn't available, we present alternatives before you commit.

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Out-of-hours as standard

Ceiling work generates dust and noise. It is best done when the floor is empty. Out-of-hours scheduling — evenings, weekends, phased by zone — is how we operate for occupied commercial buildings as a matter of course, not as a premium arrangement. It is factored into the quote upfront.

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Documentation ready for your surveyor or asset manager

We provide specification sheets, product data, handover photographs and waste transfer records as part of every job. For dilapidations, we confirm the schedule reference and standard of works in writing. For landlords managing multiple assets, our records are structured to integrate with your property management system rather than requiring manual assembly.

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CHAS accredited, NAFDI member

Full CHAS accreditation and NAFDI membership. Method statements, risk assessments and insurance documentation are provided as part of our pre-construction pack — without you having to ask. Procurement by larger managing agents and institutional landlords typically requires this; we have it ready to submit.

Coverage

London, Kent, Surrey
and the M25 corridor

Renova Projects is based in Westerham, Kent — positioned to cover commercial property across the full arc from Central London through the M25 corridor and into the South East. We carry out suspended ceiling installation and repairs across the following areas:

London

We work across all London postcodes — City of London offices, Canary Wharf commercial buildings, West End managed workspaces and South, North and East London commercial properties. Ceiling installation is regularly delivered as part of wider office refurbishments or as standalone repair programmes.

City of London Canary Wharf West End Shoreditch Victoria Holborn Southwark Waterloo London Bridge Farringdon

Kent

Our head office is in Westerham, Kent, and we cover the county from Dartford in the north through Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Ashford. Kent's commercial property stock includes significant volumes of business park and industrial-office space where legacy ceiling systems are overdue for replacement.

Dartford Sevenoaks Kings Hill Tonbridge Maidstone Tunbridge Wells Ashford Gravesend Westerham Chatham

Surrey and Sussex

We cover Surrey commercial property — Guildford, Croydon, Reigate, Redhill and Crawley — and Sussex, particularly where clients have multi-site portfolios across the South East under a single property management arrangement.

Guildford Croydon Reigate Redhill Crawley Bromley Brighton

Essex and the M25 corridor

We cover Essex commercial properties from the Thames Gateway eastward — Thurrock, Basildon, Chelmsford and Brentwood — as well as the M25 business parks at Lakeside and Chafford Hundred. Much of this stock was developed in the 1990s and carries legacy ceiling installations due for replacement.

Thurrock Lakeside Basildon Chelmsford Brentwood Harlow

FAQs

Common questions
answered

How long does suspended ceiling installation take? ▼

For a standard single-floor office of 2,000–5,000 sq ft, a new suspended ceiling typically takes two to four days. Repair and tile-replacement programmes are faster — most floor-level repairs are completed in one or two visits. Out-of-hours scheduling is available so your team is not displaced during works.

Can you replace just the tiles, or do I need a new grid? ▼

In most cases, tiles can be replaced into an existing grid if the grid is structurally sound and not corroded. We assess the grid condition on site before quoting. Where the grid is damaged or undersized for the new tile spec, we price a full or partial grid replacement alongside. We always quote both options where relevant so you can make an informed decision.

Can you match existing tiles? ▼

Often yes — particularly where the existing specification is a standard Zentia or Armstrong product. Zentia's current range includes direct successors to many legacy Armstrong tiles, so matching is frequently straightforward. Where an exact match isn't available, we present the closest current equivalent before ordering. We do not quote blind on tile matching.

Why specify Zentia tiles? ▼

Zentia (formerly Armstrong) is the UK market leader in commercial suspended ceiling systems. Their mineral fibre tiles carry independent acoustic and fire performance ratings, are widely specified by surveyors and architects, and are available in a range of finishes to suit different building grades. As an approved contractor, we source directly from Zentia and can confirm compliance documentation for your building's records.

Do suspended ceilings improve acoustics? ▼

Yes, significantly. A well-specified mineral fibre or acoustic tile ceiling absorbs reflected sound and reduces reverberation time — the main cause of background noise and echo in open-plan offices. High-performance tiles such as the Zentia Dune or Ultima range are specifically rated for sound absorption. For noisier environments, acoustic rafts suspended below the ceiling plane provide targeted absorption where a full ceiling is not practical.

What causes ceiling tiles to discolour? ▼

The most common cause is moisture — either from above (roof or pipe leaks) or from condensation around air-handling units and fan coil units. Dust accumulation around supply air diffusers is also very common and produces dark staining near grilles. We identify the cause before replacing tiles — fitting new tiles without addressing the root cause results in the same problem recurring within months.

Do you work out of hours? ▼

Yes. Out-of-hours working is standard for occupied office buildings. Ceiling works generate dust and noise and are best carried out when the floor is empty. We schedule around your operating hours — evenings, weekends or phased by zone — and the cost is factored into the quote upfront, not added later.

How much does suspended ceiling installation cost? ▼

New suspended ceiling installation typically costs £28–£42 per sq m for a standard mineral fibre specification, or £45–£75 per sq m for metal tile or acoustic systems. Tile-only replacement into an existing grid starts from £8–£18 per tile. See our full cost guide above for a breakdown by work type. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free site survey. Prices correct as of May 2026.

Book a Free Site Survey

Tell us about your ceiling
and we'll take it from there

Whether you need a new ceiling installation, tile repairs or an acoustic upgrade — tell us about the building and we'll put together a fixed-price proposal after a free site visit.

Fast turnaround as standard. Site surveys typically arranged within 48 hours. Fixed-price quote issued within 3–5 working days of the visit. Out-of-hours installation at no premium.

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Suspended Ceiling Installation& Repairs, London

Three reasons officescall us about ceilings