- Region
- North West
- Nation
- England
- Towns listed
- 12
- Main postcode areas
- BL, M, OL, SK, WA
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
What should Greater Manchester projects plan for?
City-centre floors in Manchester often come with raised access floors, high suspended ceilings and busy shared lobbies, so we plan deliveries, lift bookings and permits with the building manager before the team arrives.
Many Manchester workplaces are owner-occupied, which makes it easier to choose systems for the long term — acoustic glass for meeting rooms, for example, rather than the cheapest option.
How much do fire rated partition walls cost in Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester?
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.
Clear guide prices online
Our fire rated partition walls prices are published as guide ranges, so you can budget before the survey.
One point of contact
A single project contact handles survey, drawings, ordering and installation, so you are not chasing different trades.
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.
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
| Classification | EI 30, EI 60 or EI 90 integrity and insulation, to the tested system |
|---|---|
| Test standard | Non-loadbearing walls tested to BS EN 1364-1 (older data to BS 476-22) |
| 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 Greater Manchester
Survey visits across Greater Manchester — including Manchester, Manchester and Salford — 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?
Book a survey
A member of the team measures the Manchester office, notes access and services, and discusses layout, privacy and acoustics with you.
Drawings and quote
We prepare drawings and an itemised fixed price, adjusting the design until it works for your team and budget.
Manufacture and planning
Glass and components are made to the surveyed sizes while we plan access, deliveries and any out-of-hours working.
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 partition walls in Greater Manchester
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Manchester
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Salford
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Stockport
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Bolton
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Oldham
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Wigan
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Rochdale
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Bury
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Altrincham
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Sale
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Trafford Park
Fire Rated Partition Walls in Greater Manchester: FAQs
How soon can you start on a Manchester 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 Manchester office that stays open.
Do you cover areas near Manchester?
Yes. As well as Manchester we regularly cover Manchester, Salford and Stockport, plus the rest of Greater Manchester and North 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.
Whether your Manchester project is a single room or a whole floor, we will survey, design and install your fire rated partition walls with one team.