How much do partition removal & strip-out cost?
Partition type, height, access and floor level, out-of-hours working, how much making good is needed to ceilings and floors, and waste volumes set the price per m². Typical lead time: within 1–2 weeks. Guide prices, supply and install — fixed after a free survey.
Why choose partition removal & strip-out?
Removing partitions sounds simple, but office strip-outs go wrong in predictable ways: services left live inside walls, ceiling grids collapsing when the head track comes out, floors damaged under base channels, and skips full of glass that should have been recycled. We start by checking what is inside and above the walls, isolating power and data with your electrician, and agreeing what stays. Glass is removed whole where possible, then packed for recycling; aluminium, steel and plasterboard are separated for recycling too.
Removal is usually needed at three moments: before a new fit-out, when a landlord needs space returned to open plan at lease end, or when a reorganisation opens up the floor. At lease end, the lease and schedule of dilapidations decide what has to be reinstated, so we read them before pricing. Making good is part of the job: patching ceiling tiles and grid, filling floor fixings, repairing plaster where walls met, so the space is ready for the next tenant or the next stage of works.
Services made safe first
Power, data and fire alarm connections in walls are isolated before work starts, avoiding the damage and downtime that rushed strip-outs cause.
Waste recycled
Glass, metal and plasterboard are separated for recycling where facilities allow, with waste transfer notes provided for your records and environmental reporting.
Made good, not just removed
Ceilings, floors and walls are patched after removal, so the space is ready for the next fit-out or handback without another trade.
Dilapidations understood
At lease end, we work to the schedule of dilapidations so the reinstatement matches what the landlord is entitled to require.
What are the specifications?
| Partition types | Frameless and framed glass, metal stud and plasterboard, demountable systems |
|---|---|
| Services | Power, data and fire alarm isolated and made safe before removal |
| Glass handling | Panels removed whole where possible, packed for recycling |
| Waste segregation | Glass, aluminium, steel, plasterboard and general waste separated |
| Making good | Ceiling grid and tiles, floor fixings, abutting walls patched |
| Documentation | Waste transfer notes and recycling records provided |
| Working hours | Day, evening or weekend working to suit occupied buildings |
Where are partition removal & strip-out used?
- Pre-fit-out strip-out
- End-of-lease reinstatement
- Opening up to open plan
- Removing outdated glass rooms
- Clearing space for new layouts
- Dilapidations works
What regulations and practical points apply?
Commercial strip-out work falls under CDM 2015, so it needs a plan, competent operatives and coordination with other trades. Before older walls are disturbed, check the building's asbestos register; buildings constructed before 2000 may contain asbestos in partitions, ceilings or floor finishes, and a refurbishment and demolition survey may be needed. Fire alarm devices, emergency lighting and sprinklers in or near walls must be dealt with by competent contractors. Removing a wall that forms part of an escape route or compartment may need Building Control involvement. At lease end, the dilapidations schedule decides what reinstatement is required.
How is it installed?
We review drawings, the asbestos register and any dilapidations schedule, then agree isolations with your electrician. On site, floors are protected, doors and glass removed first, then frames, studs and boards. Waste is segregated as it comes out. Ceiling grids, floors and adjoining walls are made good. A single meeting room is usually removed and made good in a day; a full floor of partitions typically takes three to seven days, with noisy work scheduled out of hours where required.
Free survey
We visit, 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 approve the drawings.
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 with test evidence and care guidance.
Partition Removal & Strip-Out FAQs
How much does it cost to remove office partitions?
Partition removal typically costs £20–£45 per m² of partition, excluding VAT. Simple stud walls with easy access sit at the lower end; glass removal, high walls, upper floors without lifts, out-of-hours working and significant making good sit at the top. We confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
Can glass partitions be recycled?
Yes, glass and aluminium from partitions can usually be recycled. Glass is removed whole where possible and sent to recycling, and aluminium and steel go to metal recyclers. Laminated glass and some coated glass need specialist routes. We provide waste transfer notes for your records.
Do I need an asbestos survey before removing partitions?
If the building was built before 2000, check the asbestos register before any strip-out. Asbestos can be present in older partitions, ceilings, floor tiles and around services. Where intrusive work is planned and the register does not cover it, a refurbishment and demolition survey is usually needed first.
How long does office strip-out take?
A single meeting room can usually be removed and made good in a day. A full floor of partitions typically takes three to seven days, depending on the amount of glass, access and making good. Work can be done in evenings and at weekends in occupied buildings.
Do I have to remove partitions at the end of my lease?
It depends on your lease and licence for alterations. Many leases require the space to be returned to its original state, which can include removing partitions you installed. The landlord's schedule of dilapidations sets out what is required. We read it before pricing reinstatement works.