- Region
- Scotland
- Nation
- Scotland
- Towns listed
- 4
- Main postcode areas
- EH, TD
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
What should Scottish Borders projects plan for?
For Galashiels businesses that share a building, we keep noise, dust and deliveries to agreed windows so neighbours are not disturbed.
Many Galashiels 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 Scottish Borders?
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 Scottish Borders?
Fixed price, in writing
Your quote lists the system, glass, doors, finishes and any extras, so the figure you approve is the figure you pay.
One point of contact
A single project contact handles survey, drawings, ordering and installation, so you are not chasing different trades.
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.
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) |
| Insulation | Mineral wool to the system specification |
| Fire stopping | Tested collars, wraps, sealants and batts for every penetration |
Surveys across Scottish Borders
We cover Galashiels along with nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles. Surveys are free and usually take under an hour for a typical office floor.
In Scotland, building standards are administered by local authority verifiers, and some partition works need a building warrant; we flag anything that may need one at survey stage.
How does a project run?
Free survey
We visit your Galashiels 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.
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 Scottish Borders
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Galashiels
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Hawick
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Peebles
- Fire Rated Partition Walls in Kelso
Fire Rated Partition Walls in Scottish Borders: FAQs
Will our Galashiels landlord need to approve the partitions?
If you lease your Galashiels 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.
Do you cover areas near Galashiels?
Yes. As well as Galashiels we regularly cover Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles, plus the rest of Scottish Borders and Scotland. Survey and installation teams are arranged regionally.
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.
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.
Ready to plan fire rated partition walls in Galashiels? Send a few details or call us and we will book a survey at a time that suits.