Office partitioning guides
Straight answers on cost, methods and what to expect.
How much do office partitions cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
Typical 2026 UK prices for plasterboard, demountable, glazed, acoustic and fire-rated office partitions, doors and meeting rooms.
Do office partitions need Building Regulations approval? Fire and safety rules explained
When new office partitions need building control, how fire ratings and escape routes work, and the glazing safety rules for UK offices.
Glass or plasterboard office partitions? Cost, acoustics and looks compared
A plain comparison of glazed, plasterboard and demountable office partitions, including typical acoustic Rw ratings, cost and flexibility.
How to choose an office partitioning contractor: questions to ask and red flags
What to look for in an office partitioning contractor, the questions to ask before appointing one, how to compare quotes and the warning signs to avoid.
How long do office partitions take? Lead times and installation timeline
Typical lead times and installation times for plasterboard, demountable and glazed office partitions, and how to plan a fit-out around them.
Planning an office layout: how many meeting rooms, what size, and how much space
Practical guidance on sizing meeting rooms, private offices and focus spaces, space per person, and the UK workplace rules that affect partitioned layouts.
Soundproofing office meeting rooms: Rw ratings, doors and ceiling voids explained
How sound travels between office rooms, what Rw and DnT,w ratings mean, and the practical steps that make meeting rooms and private offices genuinely private.
Partitions in a leased office: licence for alterations, reinstatement and dilapidations
What tenants need to know before installing office partitions in leased premises: landlord consent, reinstatement at lease end, dilapidations and choosing the right system.