- Postcode area
- NE
- County
- Tyne and Wear
- Region
- North East
- Population (approx.)
- 78,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 167 miles
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
Planning fire rated partition walls in Gateshead: local points
In Gateshead, installations are often completed in a few days, and we can usually start on site soon after drawings are signed off because the survey answers the practical questions early.
For Gateshead buildings with older timber floors or plastered ceilings, we check fixings and deflection on survey so the partitions stay true once the building moves with the seasons.
What do fire rated partition walls cost in Gateshead?
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.
What do you get with us in Gateshead?
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.
Tidy, protected sites
Floors and finishes are protected, waste is removed and the area is cleaned before handover.
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.
One point of contact
A single project contact handles survey, drawings, ordering and installation, so you are not chasing different trades.
Typical fire rated partition walls projects we see in Gateshead include server, comms and plant rooms, riser enclosures and tenancy separation walls. Services crossing the wall are coordinated in advance and sealed with tested products, which is where most fire walls actually fail in inspections.
Specification highlights
| 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) |
How do surveys work in Gateshead?
Gateshead sits about 167 miles from our Birmingham base. Surveys are booked at a time that suits you, including early mornings, and the same project contact stays with you through to installation.
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 Gateshead 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.
Gateshead fire rated partition walls FAQs
Can you work out of hours at our Gateshead office?
Yes. Evening and weekend installation can be arranged in Gateshead so the office keeps running. Out-of-hours working usually adds a percentage to the labour cost, which is shown clearly on the quote.
Will our Gateshead landlord need to approve the partitions?
If you lease your Gateshead 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 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.
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.
Get a guide price for fire rated partition walls in Gateshead in under a minute with our quote tool, or ask for a free survey and fixed quote.