Partition wall cost?

[GreigR]

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

[VxDuncan]

GreigR said:

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

From DIY experience some rough guesses-

Materials
Timber for studwork - £150 max (more like £90)
Simple interior Door, door frame and hardware - £100 (more like £60)
Plasterboard, Plaster, skirting boards - £75 (more like £60)

Labour
Construct frame and board out - 2 man days
Skim - 1 man day
Carpentry - fit frame, hang door, fit skirting - 1 man day

So about £375 materials (that sounds too much) and four man days - £1175 at £200/man day? Not inc. any electrics or decor.

REALLY rough guesses, I'm no builder...

Edited by VxDuncan on Wednesday 12th August 22:08

[Mr POD]

VxDuncan said:

GreigR said:

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

From DIY experience some rough guesses-

Materials
Timber for studwork - £150 max (more like £90)
Simple interior Door, door frame and hardware - £100 (more like £60)
Plasterboard, Plaster, skirting boards - £75 (more like £60)

Labour
Construct frame and board out - 2 man days
Skim - 1 man day
Carpentry - fit frame, hang door, fit skirting - 1 man day

So about £375 materials (that sounds too much) and four man days - £1175 at £200/man day? Not inc. any electrics or decor.

REALLY rough guesses, I'm no builder...

Edited by VxDuncan on Wednesday 12th August 22:08

Your labour is 3 times what it should be. Skim a wall takes about an hour. Fit a door and frame 3 hours max

[treehack]

GreigR said:

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

PM Carsarecool on here, he runs his own office refurb buisness

[Busamav]

GreigR said:

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

What is the function of the wall , does it need to have sound reducing properties , any fire resistance or provide security .

You may also need electrical alterations to reswitch the lighting for the area , also check it doesnt create any problems with means of escape

[VxDuncan]

Mr POD said:

VxDuncan said:

GreigR said:

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

From DIY experience some rough guesses-

Materials
Timber for studwork - £150 max (more like £90)
Simple interior Door, door frame and hardware - £100 (more like £60)
Plasterboard, Plaster, skirting boards - £75 (more like £60)

Labour
Construct frame and board out - 2 man days
Skim - 1 man day
Carpentry - fit frame, hang door, fit skirting - 1 man day

So about £375 materials (that sounds too much) and four man days - £1175 at £200/man day? Not inc. any electrics or decor.

REALLY rough guesses, I'm no builder...

Edited by VxDuncan on Wednesday 12th August 22:08

Your labour is 3 times what it should be. Skim a wall takes about an hour. Fit a door and frame 3 hours max

Well possibly! Area is 300 sq foot, with two door openings (if you see what I mean!) I was assuming spread and assistant, half a day each. Frame/ door and skirting may be a bit over though I accept.

(and there's me expecting to get flamed for cheap Midlands labour rates! )

[GreigR]

Thanks for the replies, its just a simple wall to split the unit in half.

[saleen836]

Mr POD said:

VxDuncan said:

GreigR said:

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

From DIY experience some rough guesses-

Materials
Timber for studwork - £150 max (more like £90)
Simple interior Door, door frame and hardware - £100 (more like £60)
Plasterboard, Plaster, skirting boards - £75 (more like £60)

Labour
Construct frame and board out - 2 man days
Skim - 1 man day
Carpentry - fit frame, hang door, fit skirting - 1 man day

So about £375 materials (that sounds too much) and four man days - £1175 at £200/man day? Not inc. any electrics or decor.

REALLY rough guesses, I'm no builder...

Edited by VxDuncan on Wednesday 12th August 22:08

Your labour is 3 times what it should be. Skim a wall takes about an hour. Fit a door and frame 3 hours max

Edited by saleen836 on Wednesday 12th August 23:16

[headcase]

Mr POD said:

Your labour is 3 times what it should be. Skim a wall takes about an hour. Fit a door and frame 3 hours max

What?? It can take 40 mins to mix up!!

[Busamav]

headcase said:

Mr POD said:

Your labour is 3 times what it should be. Skim a wall takes about an hour. Fit a door and frame 3 hours max

What?? It can take 40 mins to mix up!!

you forget this PH , there are experts here

I always have a snigger when I see some of the times and costs people come up with , I would like to see some of the guys here try to make a living from what they think works should cost

[Busamav]

GreigR said:

Thanks for the replies, its just a simple wall to split the unit in half.

It could put you in trouble with means of escape though , hopefully not , just a heads up

[B17NNS]

Mr POD said:

Skim a wall takes about an hour.

I'm clearly doing it wrong then

3" x 2" - £100
Fixings, scrim, sundries £15
Finish £30
Door casing, door & furniture £80
Architrave & Skirting boards £45
Labour 4 days 1 chap (£140 a day) £560

£800

Edited by B17NNS on Thursday 13th August 21:24

[saleen836]

B17NNS said:

Mr POD said:

Skim a wall takes about an hour.

I'm clearly doing it wrong then

3" x 2" - £100
Fixings, scrim, sundries £15
Finish £30
Door casing, door & furniture £80
Architrave & Skirting boards £45
Labour 4 days 1 chap (£140 a day) £560

£800

Edited by B17NNS on Thursday 13th August 21:24

You forgot to include the cost for plasterboard!

[Autonotiv]

Mr POD said:

VxDuncan said:

GreigR said:

Hi

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would be to put up a partition wall in a small unit/workshop. 17ft wide x 9ft high with an interior door.

I've had 2 quotes today which seem very expensive so any approx cost would be great.

Thanks

From DIY experience some rough guesses-

Materials
Timber for studwork - £150 max (more like £90)
Simple interior Door, door frame and hardware - £100 (more like £60)
Plasterboard, Plaster, skirting boards - £75 (more like £60)

Labour
Construct frame and board out - 2 man days
Skim - 1 man day
Carpentry - fit frame, hang door, fit skirting - 1 man day

So about £375 materials (that sounds too much) and four man days - £1175 at £200/man day? Not inc. any electrics or decor.

REALLY rough guesses, I'm no builder...

Edited by VxDuncan on Wednesday 12th August 22:08

Your labour is 3 times what it should be. Skim a wall takes about an hour. Fit a door and frame 3 hours max

I would pay to see you skim both sides of that wall in 2 hours and have it looking st hot.

[B17NNS]

saleen836 said:

You forgot to include the cost for plasterboard!

Well spotted. £860 it is.

[anonymous-user]

Remember to take into accound building regs, means of escape, spread of fire, DDA ect. Is it a new unit or a old unit? what is it being used for?

[D14 AYS]

Loving some of these posts

[B17NNS]

D14 AYS said:

Loving some of these posts

Perhaps some constructive advice to the OP might help then?

[anonymous-user]

D14 AYS said:

Loving some of these posts

Well give the man some advise then if everyone else are being a bunch of jokers!

[D14 AYS]

The guy has had two quotes! But doesn't like the prices, if he can get two he can get more, the guys who have quoted the job have obviously seen said job and have quoted accordingly, that said a ball park would be 1200 of your English pounds.