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South Australian owned. South Australian focused. Invested in SA.

Supplying solutions,
not just products.

South Australia's exclusive Armstrong distributor and Etex Group partner for Siniat plasterboard and metal. Backing architects and ceiling & wall contractors with the only complete manufacturer's system on the market since 2011.

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Adelaide Botanic High School
What we're about

A complete system, backed by people who know it.

Total Building Systems is a South Australian, privately owned company bringing together a dedicated and highly experienced team in the ceiling and wall industry. As the exclusive South Australian distributor of Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, partner to the Etex Group for Siniat plasterboard and metal and Innova Fibre Cement, and distributor of Fletcher Insulation, we offer the only complete manufacturer's system on the market.

We attribute our reputation to the lasting relationships we've built over the years. Every customer deserves the highest level of service, and we're committed to providing exactly that.

"Be the best provider of solutions to our customers in the industry."

Our mission · Committed to excellence
Total Building Systems delivery fleet Our South Australian fleet
What we supply

The only complete manufacturer's system on the market.

From the ceiling to the wall, we supply guaranteed, fully compatible systems — and the expertise to specify them.

Selected Armstrong systems Specifying? Data sheets and technical libraries: Armstrong · Siniat · Innova — or ask our team.
Selected projects

Trusted on South Australia's landmark builds.

From schools and research institutes to hotels and high-rise — supplied and delivered across the state.

Adelaide Botanic High School
Education · Timber-look linear ceiling
Adelaide Botanic High School
Bragg Building
Research
Bragg Building
Central Market Arcade
Mixed-use
Central Market Arcade
Vibe Hotel
Hospitality
Vibe Hotel
ORTA
Residential
ORTA
Yugo student living
Student living
Yugo
Vic Towers
Apartments
Vic Towers
Emporium
Retail
Emporium
Commercial atrium
Commercial
Commercial atrium
Our services

More than supply — support at every step.

We're here to make your life easier and your project stress-free, from first enquiry to final delivery.

Technical customer support

Some of the most experienced staff in the industry, on hand to help you work through whatever your project presents — backed by the best products available.

Delivery service

A fleet of commercial vehicles and a range of delivery zones across metro and regional SA — fast, economical deliveries to residential and commercial sites, even at short notice.

Take-off service

Send us your plans with a few details and we'll handle the take-off and quotation for your residential projects — exceptional turnaround, every time.

Take-off & quotation service

On site all day, paperwork all night? Send us your plans.

Email us your residential plans with a few details and we'll do the rest — a full take-off and quotation, with the quick turnaround we're known for.

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Delivery across South Australia

Your order, delivered — metro and regional.

A range of delivery zones across the state means fast, economical deliveries to residential and commercial sites — handled by a team that knows the challenges these sites present.

New · Free online tool

TBSpec — the wall & ceiling troubleshooter.

Answers on site, when you need them. Search hundreds of wall and ceiling topics, run board and framing calculators, and look up fire system requirements. All free — part of our commitment to supplying solutions, not just products.

Troubleshoot common install and finishing problems
Material calculators for boards, framing and fixings
Fire system reference at your fingertips
Open TBSpec →
Example

"Cracking at butt joints on a 13mm ceiling — what's the fix?"

→ 3 matching topics · back-blocking guide · joint spacing table

Get in touch

Let's talk about your project.

Tell us what you're building. Our team will get back to you within one business day.

Visit
160 Grand Junction Road, Blair Athol SA 5084
Hours
Mon–Fri · 6:30am – 4:30pm
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