- Region
- Wales
- Nation
- Wales
- Towns listed
- 4
- Main postcode areas
- CF
- Typical lead time
- 4–6 weeks
What should South Glamorgan projects plan for?
Older stock across Cardiff — period buildings, converted warehouses and 1960s–80s blocks — tends to have uneven floors and varied ceiling heights, which is why every quote here follows a measured survey rather than a guess.
For Cardiff buildings with older timber floors or plastered ceilings, we check fixings and deflection on survey so the partitions stay true once the building moves with the seasons.
How much do fire rated glass partitions cost in South Glamorgan?
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 choose us in South Glamorgan?
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.
One point of contact
A single project contact handles survey, drawings, ordering and installation, so you are not chasing different trades.
Matched door sets
Fire-rated glazed doors are supplied as complete tested door sets with compatible hardware, avoiding the common fault of mixing uncertified components.
Tidy, protected sites
Floors and finishes are protected, waste is removed and the area is cleaned before handover.
Some partitions are more than room dividers. Where a wall separates a corridor that forms an escape route, encloses a stair or plant room, or forms part of a fire compartment, it has to hold back fire and sometimes heat for a specified period. A fire rated glazed partition does that while still letting light through. The requirement normally comes from the fire strategy for the building or from Building Control, and it sets both the duration and whether the wall needs integrity only (E) or integrity and insulation (EI).
Key specifications
| Partition test standard | Non-loadbearing partitions tested to BS EN 1364-1 |
|---|---|
| Glass | Fire-resistant toughened or laminated (E); multi-layer intumescent insulating glass (EI) |
| Frames | Tested steel or aluminium framing with intumescent seals and specified fixings |
| Regulations | Approved Document B; Approved Document K for safety glazing and manifestation |
Surveys across South Glamorgan
We cover Cardiff along with nearby Cardiff, Barry and Penarth. Surveys are free and usually take under an hour for a typical office floor.
In Wales, the Building Regulations apply with Welsh-specific guidance, so we flag anything that may need Building Control — usually fire or escape-route changes — at survey stage.
How does a project run?
Book a survey
A member of the team measures the Cardiff office, notes access and services, and discusses layout, privacy and acoustics with you.
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.
Install and sign-off
We fit the partitions with minimal disruption, complete snagging and walk you through the finished space.
Towns we cover for fire rated glass partitions in South Glamorgan
- Fire Rated Glass Partitions in Cardiff
- Fire Rated Glass Partitions in Barry
- Fire Rated Glass Partitions in Penarth
- Fire Rated Glass Partitions in Cowbridge
Fire Rated Glass Partitions in South Glamorgan: FAQs
How much do fire rated glass partitions cost in Cardiff?
Our guide price for fire rated glass partitions is £850–£1,400 per m², supply and install, excluding VAT. The final price for a Cardiff project depends on the measured size, doors, glass or board specification and access, and is fixed after the free survey.
How soon can you start on a Cardiff project?
Typical lead time for fire rated glass partitions is 4–6 weeks from signed-off drawings, mostly because materials are made to measure. Installation itself is usually a matter of days for a typical office, and we can phase work around a Cardiff office that stays open.
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.
Whether your Cardiff project is a single room or a whole floor, we will survey, design and install your fire rated glass partitions with one team.