- Postcode area
- RG
- County
- Berkshire
- Region
- South East
- Population (approx.)
- 318,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 86 miles
- Typical lead time
- 4–6 weeks
Planning fire rated glass partitions in Reading: local points
A lot of Reading's office space sits in multi-let buildings where the landlord's fit-out rules set what can fix to ceilings and floors. We read those rules early so the design is approved first time.
Parking and loading in central Reading can be restricted, so glass deliveries are booked into agreed slots and panels are sized to fit the lifts and stairwells we measured on survey.
How much do fire rated glass partitions cost in Reading?
Insulated EI glass costs considerably more than integrity-only E glass, and the duration, frame system and fire-rated door sets account for most of the remaining range. Typical lead time: 4–6 weeks. Guide prices, supply and install — fixed after a free survey.
Why do Reading businesses choose us?
Light through fire lines
Corridors, stair lobbies and compartment walls can stay bright and open while still meeting the fire strategy, instead of becoming dark solid-walled routes.
Work around your hours
Evening and weekend installation can be arranged for occupied Reading offices, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Landlord-ready paperwork
Drawings, method statements and risk assessments are supplied for your landlord or managing agent's approval.
Evidence handed over
We provide the manufacturer's test evidence and classification for the installed system, so Building Control, insurers and landlords can verify what is in the wall.
Typical fire rated glass partitions projects we see in Reading include escape corridors, protected reception areas and kitchen and tea point enclosures. We check the required duration and E or EI class against your fire strategy before ordering, so the wall is right first time rather than reworked.
Specification highlights
| Door test standard | Fire door sets tested to BS EN 1634-1 (older systems to BS 476-22) |
|---|---|
| Glass | Fire-resistant toughened or laminated (E); multi-layer intumescent insulating glass (EI) |
| Doors | Matching fire-rated glazed door sets with tested hinges, closers, locks and smoke seals |
Do you survey in Reading?
We cover Reading along with nearby Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham and Bracknell. Surveys are free and usually take under an hour for a typical office floor.
In England, partition works that affect fire safety or means of escape fall under the Building Regulations, so we flag anything that may need Building Control at survey stage.
From survey to handover
Measure and assess
We take accurate measurements on site in Reading, check the ceiling void and floor, and agree what the new layout must achieve.
Design and fixed price
You receive a layout, specification and a fixed, itemised quote. Nothing is ordered until you are happy with the drawings.
Order and schedule
Materials are ordered to exact sizes and we agree installation dates, working hours and site rules with you.
Fit, check and hand over
Installation is completed, doors and seals are adjusted, the area is cleaned and the job is signed off with you.
Reading fire rated glass partitions FAQs
How much do fire rated glass partitions cost in Reading?
Our guide price for fire rated glass partitions is £850–£1,400 per m², supply and install, excluding VAT. The final price for a Reading project depends on the measured size, doors, glass or board specification and access, and is fixed after the free survey.
Will our Reading landlord need to approve the partitions?
If you lease your Reading office, the lease will usually require landlord consent — often a licence for alterations — before partitions are installed. We supply drawings, specifications and method statements to support the application.
Is the glass alone enough to make a partition fire rated?
No. Fire performance applies only to the complete tested system, meaning the glass, frame, seals, fixings and door hardware installed as tested. Fitting fire-rated glass into a standard frame does not create a fire-rated wall. We supply complete tested systems and hand over the manufacturer's test evidence and classification.
How long does a fire rated glass partition last in a fire?
Most office systems are classified for 30 or 60 minutes, written as E 30, EI 30, E 60 or EI 60. The figure is the time the tested system kept its integrity, and insulation where stated, in a standard furnace test to BS EN 1364-1. The duration you need is set by the building's fire strategy.
Get a guide price for fire rated glass partitions in Reading in under a minute with our quote tool, or ask for a free survey and fixed quote.