Drywall for ETV Holiday Apartments in Mallorca — 5-10 day Turnaround

Between 3 and 14 working days depending on scope. A full Placo BA13 false ceiling for a 60 m² apartment is installed in 2-3 days. Full refurbishment (ceiling + Knauf W112 partitions + Isover insulation) in a 60-80 m² apartment: 7-10 days. We work with contract-fixed deadlines to fit the October-March window before ETV opening.

From October to March, during the ETV off-season. Mallorca occupancy drops below 20% from November onwards, versus the 150,000 holiday apartments operating April-October. We recommend contracting in September to reserve Placo/Knauf materials and have the job delivered before Easter. Low season means flexible schedules and no overlap with guests.

Yes. Noise between units is the #3 complaint on Booking and Airbnb reviews after cleanliness and WiFi. A Knauf W625 acoustic wall lining with 45 mm Isover Arena reaches DnT,A 50-55 dB, exceeding the 45 dB CTE-HR minimum. Renovated apartments typically see rating increases of 0.3-0.6 points within 6 months, which usually translates into +10-15% bookings and higher nightly rates.

Not during active assembly days due to gypsum dust and 60-75 dB tool noise. Drywall, however, causes far less disruption than wet trades: zero demolition, zero cement, final clean-up in 1-2 hours. We schedule a full renovation within 7-10 days to free the apartment before the next check-in. We coordinate access with the community of owners and legal hours (8am-5pm weekdays).

Placo BA13 false ceiling with LEDs for a 50 m² apartment: €1,450-2,500 (€29/m² canonical). Knauf + Isover acoustic wall lining between neighbours: €1,800-4,000 (€6/m² for mineral wool + €45/m² partition). Full refurbishment (ceiling + insulation + layout): €5,000-12,000 depending on area and finishes. Fixed quote in 24-48h after a free site visit. 21% VAT not included.

Yes. We operate in all high-density ETV areas: S'Arenal, Playa de Palma, Magaluf, Santa Ponça, Cala Millor, Alcúdia, Can Picafort, Puerto Pollença, Cala d'Or, Porto Cristo, Cala Ratjada, Paguera and Illetas. No travel surcharge for jobs over €500. We know the municipal regulations for Calvià, Alcúdia, Palma and Manacor.

The ETV (Estancia Turística Vacacional) licence requires compliance with CTE-HR: minimum DnT,A 45 dB between protected spaces of different ownership and maximum L'nT,w 65 dB for impact noise. We install Knauf W112/W625 systems with Isover Arena reaching 50-55 dB as measured and deliver a signed technical report with product datasheet and execution plan, documentation valid for the Consellería de Turisme.

Three main standards: CTE-HR (acoustic, DnT,A ≥ 45 dB), CTE-DB-SI (fire compartmentation, minimum EI-30 between dwellings) and CTE-HE (thermal, U ≤ 0.38 W/m²K on Mediterranean facades). Add to that Balearic Planning Law 6/2017 and the ETV ordinances of Calvià, Palma and Alcúdia. We supply the Declaration of Performance (DoP) from Placo, Knauf or Saint-Gobain for each product.

We handle permissions with the president and administrator: written notice 15 days in advance, legal working hours (8am-5pm weekdays, no Saturdays if community statutes forbid) and agreement on common areas (lift protected, floors covered). Drywall does not require a major works permit unless rooms are redistributed; for interior work a prior notice to the council is enough. We handle all the paperwork.

Four key advantages: 1) Speed: 7-10 days vs 4-6 weeks for wet trades, critical in the October-March ETV window. 2) Weight: 25-30 kg/m² for a Knauf W112 partition vs 200 kg/m² for brick, reducing structural load in older buildings. 3) Cleanliness: no demolition debris, 90% less dust. 4) Insulation: Placo/Isover systems achieve 50-55 dB acoustic and U 0.30 W/m²K without added thickness.