Office doors, partition alterations and removal

New office doors, partition alterations, extensions and removal with ceilings, floors and walls made good, across UK offices. Typical costs and timings.

In short: Office door, alteration and removal work covers fitting new doors in existing partitions, moving or extending partition runs, and taking out old partitioning with the ceiling, floor and walls made good afterwards. It suits businesses reorganising a floor, moving out at lease end or taking on space with an unsuitable layout. In the UK partition removal typically costs around £30 to £80 per linear metre plus making good.

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Not every partitioning job starts with a blank floor. Many offices need a door added to create a second exit from a room, a glazed screen extended to make a meeting room larger, or a run of old partitioning taken out to open up a floor. These jobs need the same attention to detail as new work, because the new section has to match the existing system, and removing walls can expose gaps in the ceiling grid, floor finishes and lighting that need putting right.

Removal at the end of a lease is a common trigger. Many leases require tenant alterations to be stripped out and the space returned to the original condition, and leaving it to the last few weeks often costs more. Before any wall comes out in an older building, the presence of asbestos should be checked against the building's asbestos register or a refurbishment survey, and any changes to escape routes or fire separation reviewed against the fire risk assessment.

What is included

New single or double doors fitted into existing partitions
Extension, shortening or relocation of existing partition runs
Matching of system components, glazing and finishes where available
Careful strip-out of solid, glazed or demountable partitioning
Salvage of reusable demountable panels and glazing where wanted
Making good of ceiling grids and tiles, floor finishes and wall junctions
Coordination with electricians for sockets, switches and lighting in partitions
Removal of waste and recycling of metal, glass and plasterboard where possible

Who it is for

Businesses reorganising teams or creating extra rooms
Tenants stripping out partitions at the end of a lease
New tenants taking on a floor with an unsuitable previous layout
Offices needing a second door or wider access to a room
Landlords returning floors to open plan before re-letting

How much does it cost?

As a guide, removing existing partitioning typically costs around £30 to £80 per linear metre plus making good, and a new internal office door fitted into an existing partition is commonly around £400 to £1,200 depending on the door type and frame. See our full cost guide.

How it works

Survey

We check the existing system, how the partitions are fixed, what services run through them, and whether the asbestos register or a survey needs consulting.

Plan the work

The sequence is planned so electrics are made safe, glass is handled safely and reusable components are protected.

Alter or remove

Doors are fitted, partitions extended or taken down, and ceilings, floors and walls made good at every junction.

Leave it ready

The area is cleared, waste removed and the space left ready for decoration, new furniture or handback to the landlord.

Office doors, partition alterations and removal: FAQs

Can a new door be added to an existing glass partition?

Usually, yes. A glass panel can be replaced with a door module or the door can be fitted into an adjusted section, provided the system allows it. Matching the exact frame profile and glass type of an older system is not always possible, so a close match or a feature door may be suggested. The survey confirms what the existing system will accept.

What is left after partitions are removed?

Removing partitions typically leaves fixing holes and marks in the floor finish, gaps or damaged tiles in the suspended ceiling where the head track sat, cut-outs in walls where the partition abutted, and sockets or switches that were mounted in the partition. Making good fixes these so the floor is usable. How far making good goes depends on the lease or your plans for the space.

Do I need an asbestos survey before removing partitions?

In buildings constructed before 2000, asbestos may be present in older partition boards, ceiling tiles, textured coatings or floor tiles. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, a refurbishment and demolition survey is normally required before work that disturbs the building fabric, unless the asbestos register already confirms the materials involved are clear. Check with the landlord or building manager first.

Can old demountable partitions be reused or sold?

Often. Demountable panels, glass and doors in good condition can be refitted in a new layout or office, and some systems have resale value. Damaged tracks and seals usually need replacing. Salvaging reusable parts can reduce both waste disposal costs and the cost of a new fit-out, so it is worth deciding before strip-out starts.