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Glass Office Partitioning in London: A Practical Guide
What London tenants and fit-out teams need to know about glass office partitioning: landlord consent, building rules, logistics, occupied buildings and timelines.
Key takeaways
- Landlord consent and building management rules shape the programme.
- Loading bays, goods lifts and parking are real constraints in central London.
- Out-of-hours working is common in occupied buildings.
- Allow time for drawings, approvals and glass manufacture.
Landlord consent and building rules
Most London office leases require landlord consent for alterations. Applications usually need drawings, specifications, fire information and method statements. Building managers will also have rules on working hours, noise, deliveries and permits. See our office glass partitions hub for the full process.
Logistics in central London
Large glass panels need a booked loading bay, a goods lift big enough to take them, or in some cases a crane. Congestion charge, red routes and limited parking all affect delivery planning. We survey access as well as dimensions.
Working in occupied offices
Glass partitions are installed dry, so they suit occupied buildings. We can work evenings and weekends, segregate work areas and leave the space clean and usable each morning.
Typical timeline
Survey and design, approvals, glass manufacture and installation all take time. Our guide to working with a glazing contractor sets out each stage.
Areas we cover
We work across the City, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, King’s Cross and throughout Greater London and the Home Counties. See our locations pages for more.
Questions
Do you handle the landlord application?
We supply the drawings, specifications, RAMS and product information needed and can liaise with the building manager directly.
