Partitioning by sector
Different workplaces need different things from a partition — privacy, hygiene, acoustics, fire separation or flexibility.
Offices
Glass, stud and demountable partitions for offices of every size across the UK.
Healthcare
Partitions for clinics, practices and treatment rooms where privacy and hygiene matter.
Education
Partitions for schools, colleges and universities: classrooms, offices and study space.
Retail and Showrooms
Partitions for shops and showrooms: back offices, stockrooms, fitting rooms, displays.
Industrial and Warehousing
In-plant offices, warehouse partitions and mezzanine offices for industrial sites.
Hospitality
Partitions for hotels, restaurants and venues: function rooms, offices, back of house.
Public Sector
Partitions for councils, public buildings and community spaces, built to specification.
Coworking and Serviced Offices
Flexible partitions for coworking spaces, serviced offices and managed workspace.
Financial and Legal
Private offices and meeting rooms for financial, legal and professional services firms.
Technology and Media
Partitions for tech, creative and media businesses: studios, focus rooms and labs.
Frequently asked questions
What will my landlord want to see before approving partitions?
Most landlords ask for layout drawings, system specifications, fire and acoustic evidence where relevant, details of services alterations, risk assessments and method statements, contractor insurance and proposed working hours. Providing a complete pack at the start reduces questions and usually shortens the time taken to grant a licence for alterations.
How long does a licence for alterations take?
It varies, but allow several weeks. The landlord's surveyor reviews the proposals, the solicitors agree the licence wording and both parties sign. Simple internal partitioning with a complete information pack is usually quicker. Start the process as soon as you have a layout so that consent does not delay the programme.
Can partitions be fixed without damaging the building?
Glass and demountable systems are fixed with mechanical fixings into the floor, walls and ceiling or soffit, which leave small holes to make good on removal. Fixing to the ceiling grid rather than the slab can reduce making good where acoustic and fire needs allow. Your landlord may specify preferred fixing methods.
Can I leave partitions in place for the next tenant?
Possibly, if the landlord agrees. Some landlords prefer good quality glass partitions and meeting rooms left in place because they help relet the space, and may waive reinstatement. Get the landlord's decision in writing before the lease ends, because without it your dilapidations obligations may require removal.
Should I take a schedule of condition before partitioning?
Yes. A schedule of condition records the state of the premises, with photographs, before your works begin. It helps resolve disputes about original condition at lease end and shows what making good is reasonable. Ideally it is agreed with the landlord and attached to the lease or licence for alterations.
Plan your office partitioning
Free survey, drawings for sign-off and a fixed written price before any work starts.