- Postcode area
- GL
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Region
- South West
- Population (approx.)
- 119,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 46 miles
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
Planning fire rated partition walls in Cheltenham: local points
Plenty of Cheltenham businesses are growing into space they already lease, so we often reconfigure existing partitions and add new rooms in the same project.
Where a Cheltenham building has a managing agent, we provide method statements, risk assessments and drawings in advance so the licence for alterations is not held up.
How much do fire rated partition walls cost in Cheltenham?
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 use us for fire rated partition walls in Cheltenham?
Tested systems, documented
We use manufacturers' tested partition systems and hand over the relevant performance and test evidence at completion.
Free survey in Cheltenham
We measure the space, check ceilings, floors and services, and talk through how you want the office to work before anything is priced.
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.
Handover records
You receive the system classification, fire-stopping record and photographs, giving your fire risk assessor and Building Control clear evidence of what was built.
Typical fire rated partition walls projects we see in Cheltenham include protected escape corridors, server, comms and plant rooms and tenancy separation walls. Multi-layer fire walls are also good acoustic walls, so plant rooms and stair enclosures keep noise away from the surrounding office.
What specification is typical?
| Test standard | Non-loadbearing walls tested to BS EN 1364-1 (older data to BS 476-22) |
|---|---|
| Head detail | Tested fire-rated deflection head to accommodate slab movement |
| Fire stopping | Tested collars, wraps, sealants and batts for every penetration |
How do surveys work in Cheltenham?
We cover Cheltenham along with nearby Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud. 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.
What happens next?
Book a survey
A member of the team measures the Cheltenham office, notes access and services, and discusses layout, privacy and acoustics with you.
Specification sign-off
Drawings, system choice, glass and door details are confirmed in writing alongside a fixed quote.
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.
Cheltenham fire rated partition walls FAQs
How soon can you start on a Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham office that stays open.
Do you cover areas near Cheltenham?
Yes. As well as Cheltenham we regularly cover Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud, plus the rest of Gloucestershire 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.
How long does a fire rated stud wall last in a fire?
Office fire walls are commonly classified for 30, 60 or 90 minutes, such as EI 30 or EI 60. That figure is the time the tested wall maintained integrity and insulation in a standard furnace test. The duration you need is set by the building's fire strategy and Approved Document B.
Tell us about your Cheltenham office and we will arrange a free survey and a fixed, written quote for your fire rated partition walls.