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Budgeting for Office Partitioning: What Affects Price
What affects the cost of office partitioning: system choice, glass, doors, acoustics, fire, access, programme and the hidden costs to include in your budget.
Key takeaways
- System, glass, doors and acoustics are the biggest price drivers.
- Access, programme and out-of-hours working add cost in London.
- Budget for manifestation, making good and consent fees.
- Compare quotes on a like-for-like specification.
Main price drivers
Our office glass partitions hub explains each system; this guide explains how those choices affect the budget. For indicative London ranges, see how much glass partitions cost in London.
- System type: frameless, framed, demountable, fire-rated
- Glass: toughened, acoustic laminated, double glazed, decorative
- Doors: number, type, hardware and access control
- Acoustic treatment: seals, ceiling barriers
- Ceiling height and panel sizes
- Access, deliveries and working hours
Getting value
Spend on specification where it matters, such as boardrooms and HR rooms, and use simpler systems elsewhere. Consider demountable systems if layouts are likely to change.
Questions
How can I reduce partition costs?
Standardise panel sizes, use acoustic specification only where needed, and combine glass fronts with solid side walls.
