- Postcode area
- EX
- County
- Devon
- Region
- South West
- Population (approx.)
- 36,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 148 miles
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
How do Exmouth buildings affect the install?
For Exmouth businesses that share a building, we keep noise, dust and deliveries to agreed windows so neighbours are not disturbed.
Workplaces near Exmouth often combine office space with storage or production, which is where solid stud walls, in-plant offices and glazed screens work well together.
What do fire rated partition walls cost in Exmouth?
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 Exmouth 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.
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.
Covering all of Devon
Survey and installation teams cover Exmouth and the wider Devon area, including Exeter and Newton Abbot.
Tidy, protected sites
Floors and finishes are protected, waste is removed and the area is cleaned before handover.
Typical fire rated partition walls projects we see in Exmouth include protected escape corridors, stair and lift enclosures and kitchens and storage rooms. Multi-layer fire walls are also good acoustic walls, so plant rooms and stair enclosures keep noise away from the surrounding office.
Key specifications
| Classification | EI 30, EI 60 or EI 90 integrity and insulation, to the tested system |
|---|---|
| Head detail | Tested fire-rated deflection head to accommodate slab movement |
| Acoustic performance | Approx. Rw 45–55 dB depending on build-up (lab) |
How do surveys work in Exmouth?
Our office is in Great Barr, Birmingham — roughly 148 miles from Exmouth as the crow flies — and survey and installation teams are arranged regionally, so distance does not change the price structure.
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.
What happens next?
Free survey
We visit your Exmouth premises, measure up, check ceilings, floors and services and talk through how the space needs to work.
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.
Exmouth fire rated partition walls FAQs
Do you install fire rated partition walls in Exmouth?
Yes. We survey, supply and install fire rated partition walls throughout Exmouth and the wider Devon area, including Exeter and Newton Abbot. The survey is free and you receive a fixed, written quote before any work is booked.
Do you cover areas near Exmouth?
Yes. As well as Exmouth we regularly cover Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay, plus the rest of Devon and South West. 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.
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.
Tell us about your Exmouth office and we will arrange a free survey and a fixed, written quote for your fire rated partition walls.