- Postcode area
- SA
- County
- West Glamorgan
- Region
- Wales
- Population (approx.)
- 300,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 107 miles
- Typical lead time
- 1–3 weeks
Planning fire rated partition walls in Swansea: local points
City-centre floors in Swansea 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.
Older stock across Swansea — period buildings, converted warehouses and 1960s–80s blocks — tends to have uneven floors and varied ceiling heights, which is why every quote here follows a measured survey rather than a guess.
How much do fire rated partition walls cost in Swansea?
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 Swansea?
Clear guide prices online
Our fire rated partition walls prices are published as guide ranges, so you can budget before the survey.
Acoustic bonus
Multi-layer fire walls are also good acoustic walls, so plant rooms and stair enclosures keep noise away from the surrounding office.
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.
Free survey in Swansea
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 Swansea include protected escape corridors, stair and lift enclosures and riser enclosures. We follow the manufacturer's tested details for studs, boards, fixings and head, so the wall achieves the classification it is meant to have.
Specification highlights
| Framing | Steel studs 50–146mm at the system's specified centres |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How do surveys work in Swansea?
Survey visits across West Glamorgan — including Swansea, Gorseinon and Neath — are free and carry no obligation. We measure, photograph and note services so the quote is accurate first time.
In Wales, the Building Regulations apply with Welsh-specific guidance, so we flag anything that may need Building Control — usually fire or escape-route changes — at survey stage.
What happens next?
Book a survey
A member of the team measures the Swansea 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.
Installation and handover
The team installs, snags and cleans, then hands over the site with any test evidence and care guidance.
Fire Rated Partition Walls in Swansea: FAQs
How soon can you start on a Swansea 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 Swansea office that stays open.
Do you cover areas near Swansea?
Yes. As well as Swansea we regularly cover Gorseinon, Neath and Port Talbot, plus the rest of West Glamorgan and Wales. 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.
Tell us about your Swansea office and we will arrange a free survey and a fixed, written quote for your fire rated partition walls.