- Postcode area
- RG
- County
- Berkshire
- Region
- South East
- Population (approx.)
- 318,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 86 miles
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
What is different about partitioning in Reading?
Older stock across Reading — 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.
In a city like Reading, out-of-hours working is often the difference between a smooth install and a lost week. We regularly phase work over evenings and weekends to keep occupied floors running.
How much do fire rated partition walls cost in Reading?
The required duration (30, 60 or 90 minutes), number of fire board layers, wall height and the extent of fire stopping around services and at the head set the price. Typical lead time: 1–3 weeks. Guide prices, supply and install — fixed after a free survey.
Why do Reading businesses choose us?
Built to the tested system
We follow the manufacturer's tested details for studs, boards, fixings and head, so the wall achieves the classification it is meant to have.
Tidy, protected sites
Floors and finishes are protected, waste is removed and the area is cleaned before handover.
Landlord-ready paperwork
Drawings, method statements and risk assessments are supplied for your landlord or managing agent's approval.
Acoustic bonus
Multi-layer fire walls are also good acoustic walls, so plant rooms and stair enclosures keep noise away from the surrounding office.
Typical fire rated partition walls projects we see in Reading include protected escape corridors, server, comms and plant rooms and kitchens and storage rooms. Services crossing the wall are coordinated in advance and sealed with tested products, which is where most fire walls actually fail in inspections.
What specification is typical?
| Boarding | One to three layers of 12.5mm or 15mm fire-resistant plasterboard each side |
|---|---|
| Head detail | Tested fire-rated deflection head to accommodate slab movement |
| Acoustic performance | Approx. Rw 45–55 dB depending on build-up (lab) |
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
Book a survey
A member of the team measures the Reading 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.
Reading fire rated partition walls FAQs
How soon can you start on a Reading project?
Typical lead time for fire rated partition walls is 1–3 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 Reading office that stays open.
Do you cover areas near Reading?
Yes. As well as Reading we regularly cover Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham and Bracknell, plus the rest of Berkshire and South East. Survey and installation teams are arranged regionally.
What makes a partition wall fire rated?
A partition wall is fire rated when it is built to a manufacturer's tested system, using the specified studs, fire-resistant boards, insulation, fixings and head detail, and installed exactly as tested. Every service penetration must also be fire stopped with compatible tested products. Using fire board alone does not make a wall fire rated.
Do fire rated walls need fire doors?
Yes. A door in a fire rated wall must be a fire door set tested to the same or appropriate rating, with compatible frame, hinges, closer, seals and signage. A standard door undermines the wall. We supply complete tested door sets and can check existing doors for suitability.
Whether your Reading project is a single room or a whole floor, we will survey, design and install your fire rated partition walls with one team.