- Postcode area
- PO
- County
- Hampshire
- Region
- South East
- Population (approx.)
- 208,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 127 miles
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
What is different about partitioning in Portsmouth?
Converted buildings in and around Portsmouth often bring tricky ceiling lines and out-of-square walls; site-measured glass and adjustable head tracks take care of both.
Where a Portsmouth building has a managing agent, we provide method statements, risk assessments and drawings in advance so the licence for alterations is not held up.
What do fire rated partition walls cost in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
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.
Covering all of Hampshire
Survey and installation teams cover Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area, including Fareham and Ryde.
Acoustic bonus
Multi-layer fire walls are also good acoustic walls, so plant rooms and stair enclosures keep noise away from the surrounding office.
Free survey in Portsmouth
We measure the space, check ceilings, floors and services, and talk through how you want the office to work before anything is priced.
Typical fire rated partition walls projects we see in Portsmouth include protected escape corridors, stair and lift enclosures and tenancy separation walls. We follow the manufacturer's tested details for studs, boards, fixings and head, so the wall achieves the classification it is meant to have.
What specification is typical?
| 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) |
| Acoustic performance | Approx. Rw 45–55 dB depending on build-up (lab) |
Do you survey in Portsmouth?
Our office is in Great Barr, Birmingham — roughly 127 miles from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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.
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.
Portsmouth fire rated partition walls FAQs
How soon can you start on a Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth office that stays open.
Can you work out of hours at our Portsmouth office?
Yes. Evening and weekend installation can be arranged in Portsmouth so the office keeps running. Out-of-hours working usually adds a percentage to the labour cost, which is shown clearly on the quote.
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.
Who signs off a fire rated partition wall?
Where walls affect escape routes or compartmentation, Building Control normally reviews and inspects the work. Your fire risk assessor will also want evidence for the fire risk assessment. We hand over the system classification, fire-stopping records and photographs so both can verify what was built.
Speak to us about fire rated partition walls for your Portsmouth premises — free survey, clear drawings and a fixed price before work starts.