- Postcode area
- SO
- County
- Hampshire
- Region
- South East
- Population (approx.)
- 270,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 116 miles
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
What is different about partitioning in Southampton?
City-centre floors in Southampton 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 Southampton occupiers are on shorter leases or flexible terms, so we talk through demountable options and dilapidations at the start rather than leaving them for the end of the lease.
Fire Rated Partition Walls prices in Southampton
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 Southampton?
Acoustic bonus
Multi-layer fire walls are also good acoustic walls, so plant rooms and stair enclosures keep noise away from the surrounding office.
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 Southampton
We measure the space, check ceilings, floors and services, and talk through how you want the office to work before anything is priced.
Clear guide prices online
Our fire rated partition walls prices are published as guide ranges, so you can budget before the survey.
Typical fire rated partition walls projects we see in Southampton include protected escape corridors, server, comms and plant rooms and kitchens and storage rooms. You receive the system classification, fire-stopping record and photographs, giving your fire risk assessor and Building Control clear evidence of what was built.
Key specifications
| 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 |
| Acoustic performance | Approx. Rw 45–55 dB depending on build-up (lab) |
Covering Southampton and nearby
If you are in Southampton or close by in Eastleigh or Cowes, book a free survey and we will come and measure. You will receive drawings and a fixed price before you commit to anything.
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 Southampton project run?
Free survey
We visit your Southampton premises, measure up, check ceilings, floors and services and talk through how the space needs to work.
Drawings and quote
We prepare drawings and an itemised fixed price, adjusting the design until it works for your team and budget.
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.
Southampton fire rated partition walls FAQs
How soon can you start on a Southampton 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 Southampton office that stays open.
Will our Southampton landlord need to approve the partitions?
If you lease your Southampton office, the lease will usually require landlord consent — often a licence for alterations — before partitions are installed. We supply drawings, specifications and method statements to support the application.
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.
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.
Ready to plan fire rated partition walls in Southampton? Send a few details or call us and we will book a survey at a time that suits.