- Region
- East of England
- Nation
- England
- Towns listed
- 6
- Main postcode areas
- CB, PE
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
What should Cambridgeshire projects plan for?
For Cambridge offices that stay occupied during the works, we split the installation into zones so only a small part of the floor is affected at any one time.
In Cambridge, installations are often completed in a few days, and we can usually start on site soon after drawings are signed off because the survey answers the practical questions early.
How much do fire rated partition walls cost in Cambridgeshire?
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 choose us in Cambridgeshire?
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.
Free survey in Cambridge
We measure the space, check ceilings, floors and services, and talk through how you want the office to work before anything is priced.
Snagging and aftercare
We return to adjust doors and closers after the building settles, and repairs or alterations are only a call away.
Penetrations planned
Services crossing the wall are coordinated in advance and sealed with tested products, which is where most fire walls actually fail in inspections.
The most common failures are not the boards but the gaps. Cables, pipes and ducts passing through the wall, sockets and back boxes, deflection heads and junctions with the façade all need fire stopping that is compatible with the wall's rating. We plan penetrations with your M&E contractor, use tested fire-stopping products and record what was installed, with photos taken before the second side is closed. At handover you receive the system classification and the fire-stopping record, which your fire risk assessor and Building Control will want to see.
Key specifications
| Test standard | Non-loadbearing walls tested to BS EN 1364-1 (older data to BS 476-22) |
|---|---|
| Framing | Steel studs 50–146mm at the system's specified centres |
| 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 |
Surveys across Cambridgeshire
Survey visits across Cambridgeshire — including Cambridge, Cambridge and Peterborough — are free and carry no obligation. We measure, photograph and note services so the quote is accurate first time.
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.
How does a project run?
Measure and assess
We take accurate measurements on site in Cambridge, 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.
Installation and handover
The team installs, snags and cleans, then hands over the site with any test evidence and care guidance.
Towns we cover for fire rated partition walls in Cambridgeshire
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Cambridge
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Peterborough
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Huntingdon
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in St Neots
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Ely
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Wisbech
Fire Rated Partition Walls in Cambridgeshire: FAQs
How soon can you start on a Cambridge 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 Cambridge office that stays open.
Do you cover areas near Cambridge?
Yes. As well as Cambridge we regularly cover Cambridge, Peterborough and Huntingdon, plus the rest of Cambridgeshire and East of England. Survey and installation teams are arranged regionally.
How much does a fire rated partition wall cost?
Fire rated partition walls typically cost £75–£125 per m² supplied and installed, excluding VAT. A 30-minute wall with one layer of fire board each side sits at the lower end; 60 or 90-minute walls with multiple layers and extensive fire stopping sit at the top. Fire doors are priced separately. We confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
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.
Tell us about your Cambridge office and we will arrange a free survey and a fixed, written quote for your fire rated partition walls.