Drywall & Ceilings on Holbox: partitions, false ceilings and LED coves
We build drywall partitions, false ceilings and lighting coves on Holbox with moisture-resistant boards and galvanised framing made for the coast. Holbox has small hotels, guesthouses and wooden or palapa houses on sand streets, where owners mostly need repairs, bathrooms, paint and maintenance rather than large new builds.
What We Build in Drywall
Partitions
New rooms, closets and office divisions with acoustic insulation and reinforcement for TVs and cabinets.
Light Coves
Recessed coves and slots for indirect LED lighting, curtains and blinds.
Commercial Fit-Out
Shops, clinics and offices built fast at night or on weekends to keep business open.
Where drywall makes sense on Holbox
Holbox sits between the Gulf and a shallow lagoon: very humid, salty and exposed to northers in winter, so wood, metal and paint need extra protection and frequent maintenance. It is the fastest way to add rooms, hide AC ducts and build ceiling details in this kind of property.
Moisture-resistant systems on Holbox
The island is part of the Yum Balam protected area, so works need municipal and environmental approval, building heights and materials are restricted, and vehicles on the island are limited. Board type, framing and ventilation are chosen for this humidity so ceilings do not sag or stain.
Water supply on Holbox
Fresh water is scarce and supplied irregularly, so bathrooms and gardens are designed with low-flow fittings, cisterns and treated greywater wherever possible.
Materials, crews and access on Holbox
Everything arrives by ferry from Chiquilá and moves on sand streets by golf cart or small truck, about three hours plus the crossing from our workshops, so jobs are planned in tight batches.
Rentals and scheduling on Holbox
High season runs from winter to summer holidays, so most hotels schedule renovation and maintenance in the quieter autumn months.
Drywall and Ceiling Prices (2026) — Holbox
| System | Detail | Price (MXN/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard partition | Galvanised frame, 2 faces, insulation, finished | $840–$1,200 |
| Moisture-resistant partition | Green board both sides, finished | $1,000–$1,400 |
| Flat false ceiling | Suspended frame, board, 3-pass finish | $620–$980 |
| Cement-board soffit | Exterior grade, sealed and painted | $1,100–$1,700 |
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Why Clients Choose Recrea for Drywall
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty on workmanship
- Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
- Materials chosen for salt air, humidity and 35 °C, not for a showroom in a cold climate
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