Office partition types
Compare glazed, solid and system partitions, meeting rooms, doors and finishing services — each with guide prices, specifications and FAQs.
The main types of office partition are glass (frameless single glazed, double glazed, black-framed, acoustic and fire-rated), solid metal stud walls, and demountable systems that can be taken down and reused. The right choice depends on privacy, acoustics, fire separation, budget and lease length.
Glass partitions
Glass Office Partitions
Guide £280–£900 per m²Glazed walls that divide open-plan floors while keeping daylight and sightlines
Learn more →Frameless Glass Partitions
Guide £280–£420 per m²Butt-jointed single glazing with slim head and base track for a clean, open look
Learn more →Double Glazed Partitions
Guide £420–£650 per m²Two panes in a framed system for higher speech privacy, with optional integral blinds
Learn more →Black Framed Glass Partitions
Guide £550–£900 per m²Crittall-style steel-look grids in slim black aluminium for warehouse and loft offices
Learn more →Acoustic Glass Partitions
Guide £550–£850 per m²Laminated and double-glazed systems specified to a target Rw for private rooms
Learn more →Fire Rated Glass Partitions
Guide £850–£1,400 per m²Complete tested glazed systems for escape routes and fire compartments, E or EI rated
Learn more →Curved Glass Partitions
Guide £900–£1,600 per m²Bent toughened or laminated glass for rounded meeting rooms, receptions and corners
Learn more →Switchable Smart Glass Partitions
Guide £1,100–£1,700 per m²Glass that switches from clear to opaque at the press of a button for instant privacy
Learn more →Timber Framed Glass Partitions
Guide £450–£750 per m²Oak, ash or painted hardwood frames with glazing for warmer, natural office interiors
Learn more →Solid & system partitions
Metal Stud Partition Walls
Guide £55–£90 per m²Plasterboard on steel studs for solid offices, stores and walls, taped and ready to paint
Learn more →Demountable Partitions
Guide £180–£320 per m²Modular solid and glazed panel walls that can be taken down and rebuilt elsewhere
Learn more →Acoustic Partition Walls
Guide £80–£130 per m²Double-boarded, insulated stud walls built to stop speech passing between rooms
Learn more →Fire Rated Partition Walls
Guide £75–£125 per m²Tested plasterboard stud walls for escape routes, plant rooms and fire compartments
Learn more →Warehouse & In-Plant Offices
Guide £9,000–£35,000 per projectSelf-contained offices built inside warehouses, factories and workshops
Learn more →Folding & Sliding Partition Walls
Guide £900–£1,600 per m² of wallOperable acoustic walls that split one large room into two or more smaller spaces
Learn more →Rooms, doors & finishing
Meeting Rooms & Glass Pods
Guide £6,500–£22,000 per roomComplete glazed meeting rooms and four-sided pods, from 4-person huddles to boardrooms
Learn more →Office Glass Doors
Guide £850–£2,600 per doorFrameless, framed, sliding and Crittall-style glass doors for partitions and offices
Learn more →Glass Manifestation & Privacy Film
Guide £45–£85 per m²Compliant safety manifestation, frosted privacy film and branded designs on glass
Learn more →Private & Cellular Offices
Guide £3,500–£12,000 per officeSingle private offices with glazed fronts, built individually or in rows along a floor
Learn more →Partition Relocation & Reconfiguration
Guide £120–£260 per m²Take down, move and refit existing glass and demountable partitions to a new layout
Learn more →Partition Removal & Strip-Out
Guide £20–£45 per m²Safe removal of glass, stud and demountable partitions with waste recycled
Learn more →Partition Repairs & Maintenance
Guide £250–£1,500 per visitSurvey-led repairs to glass panels, doors, closers, seals, tracks and blinds
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
What is included in a partition quotation?
A partition quotation normally covers the partition system, glass, frames, tracks, seals, fixings and installation labour, with doors, blinds, manifestation and strip-out listed as separate lines. Electrical, ventilation and sprinkler alterations are usually priced by specialist trades. Always check what is included so quotations can be compared like for like.
Why do partition quotes vary so much?
Quotes vary because of differences in specification, such as glass thickness, acoustic rating, door hardware and frame type, and in what each quote includes, such as decoration, manifestation, out-of-hours working and making good. Ask each supplier to state the system, the performance and the exclusions so the comparison is fair.
How much does a glass office door cost?
Glass partition doors typically cost £850–£2,600 each, supply and install, excluding VAT. Frameless pivot doors with standard hardware sit at the lower end, while framed double glazed doors with acoustic seals and Crittall-style doors with premium handles sit at the upper end. Prices are confirmed after a free site survey.
Does removing old partitions add much to the cost?
Strip-out of existing partitions typically costs £20–£45 per m², excluding VAT, plus making good of ceilings, floors and walls. The cost depends on the system, how it was fixed and how waste is removed from the building. Demountable systems can sometimes be relocated rather than scrapped, at around 35–60% of new.
Is the installation work guaranteed?
Yes. Installation comes with a written workmanship guarantee, and the partition systems, glass and hardware carry the manufacturers' system warranties. The terms are set out with your quotation. Keeping doors and seals maintained in line with the manufacturer's guidance helps the partitions perform as intended throughout their life.
Plan your office partitioning
Free survey, drawings for sign-off and a fixed written price before any work starts.