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Compartmentation Surveys in Reading

Professional compartmentation surveys services in Reading, Berkshire. SSAIB-certified engineers covering RG1, RG2, RG4, RG6, RG7, RG8, RG30, RG31. Free site surveys and no-obligation quotes.

Postcodes covered: RG1, RG2, RG4, RG6, RG7, RG8, RG30, RG31

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Professional compartmentation surveys across Reading

Reading is one of the UK's largest commercial centres outside London, with a high concentration of technology companies, corporate headquarters, and major business parks. We regularly work at Green Park, Thames Valley Park, and across the town centre for clients ranging from multinationals to growing SMEs.

Whether you need a new compartmentation surveys installation, a system upgrade, or ongoing servicing and maintenance, our SSAIB-certified engineers are ready to help across Reading and the wider Berkshire area.

Who this service is for

Corporate headquarters in Reading
Technology companies in Reading
Business park tenants in Reading
Retail and leisure venues in Reading
Universities and colleges in Reading
Data centres in Reading

Coverage area

We cover Reading and all surrounding areas in Berkshire.

Postcodes covered

RG1RG2RG4RG6RG7RG8RG30RG31

Areas we regularly serve

Reading town centreGreen ParkThames Valley ParkThe Oracle shopping centreReading UniversityMadejski Stadium

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What's included in our compartmentation surveys service

Pre-Survey Document Review

Review of fire strategy, drawings, Regulation 38 information and any previous reports before attending site.

Type 2 or Type 4 Inspection

Non-intrusive Type 2 or intrusive Type 4 inspection scoped to the building's risk profile and the trigger for the survey.

Service Penetration Audit

Every penetration through a fire-rated element logged, measured and assessed against tested third-party systems.

Compartment Line Verification

Each compartment wall and floor traced and verified against the fire strategy, including risers, stairwells and flat entrances.

Cavity Barrier Inspection

Concealed spaces inspected for cavity barriers and continuity of fire and smoke separation.

Photographic, Location-Referenced Report

Every finding photographed, plotted on floor plans and risk-rated. Drops straight into your golden thread evidence.

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Why choose DC Fire & Security for compartmentation surveys in Reading

Aligned with the Building Safety Act 2022 golden thread

Type 4 intrusive surveys to insurer / BSR expectations

Photographic evidence and unique IDs for every finding

Marked-up floor plans, not just lists of locations

Risk-rated defect schedule ready to price

Compatible with FIRAS / IFC remedial frameworks

Single provider option — survey + remediation

Reports formatted for the building safety case

How it works

Scoping Call

We confirm the trigger for the survey and whether Type 2 or Type 4 is appropriate.

Document Review

We review the fire strategy and drawings before attending site.

On-Site Survey

Surveyors carry out the inspection, photographing and recording every finding against the floor plan.

Reporting

Executive summary, technical report, photographic register and remedial schedule delivered within 10 working days.

Optional Remedials

We can mobilise the installation team to close out the schedule and re-inspect for sign-off.

Compartmentation Surveys projects in Reading

Compartmentation survey at a school in Luton

Compartmentation survey of fire protection at a Luton school

Compartmentation and fire risk inspection at Challney Girls School, Luton

Compartmentation and fire risk inspection, Challney Girls School

Recent work in Reading

Type 4 Residential Survey

Type 4 intrusive compartmentation survey across a 6-storey residential block in Reading for the managing agent's insurer evidence pack.

48 flats

2 weeks

School Compartmentation Audit

Compartmentation audit of a primary school in Reading including risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces, with marked-up plans and a priced remedial schedule.

Whole site

1 week

Compartmentation Surveys equipment we use in Reading

Industry-leading products from trusted manufacturers

Type 4 Survey Methodology

Intrusive inspection methodology aligned to PAS 79-2 and post-Grenfell guidance

Photographic Recording Tools

Tablet-based on-site capture with unique reference IDs and floor-plan plotting

Floor Plan Mark-Up Platform

Digital plan mark-up showing every defect location and severity

Tested System Reference Library

Comprehensive library of FIRAS, IFC and BM TRADA tested firestopping details

Risk Rating Matrix

Immediate / short / medium-term defect prioritisation aligned to insurer expectations

Building Safety Case Templates

Report formats designed to drop into the Building Safety Act golden thread evidence pack

Frequently asked questions about compartmentation surveys in Reading

What is the difference between Type 2 and Type 4 surveys in Reading?

Type 2 is a non-intrusive visual inspection of accessible compartment lines. Type 4 is intrusive — opening ceiling tiles, lifting access panels, inspecting risers and voids, and sampling flat or room interiors. Type 4 has become the expected standard for higher-risk residential buildings.

What does the Building Safety Act 2022 require in Reading?

For higher-risk buildings, the Accountable Person must build and maintain a 'golden thread' of building safety information, including evidence that compartmentation and fire stopping perform as the fire strategy intends. By 2026 these requirements are fully enforceable by the Building Safety Regulator.

How is a compartmentation survey priced in Reading?

A non-intrusive Type 2 survey of a 2,000 m² office is typically in the £1,200–£2,500 range. Larger or complex buildings are priced on a per-day or per-square-metre basis after a brief scoping call.

Do you cover the whole of Reading?

Yes. Our engineers cover all of Reading and the surrounding Berkshire area. We provide free site surveys and can typically attend within 24–48 hours of your enquiry.

How quickly can you attend a site in Reading?

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. For compartmentation surveys projects in Reading, we can usually arrange a site survey within 2–3 working days.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance in Reading?

Yes. We offer scheduled servicing and maintenance contracts for all systems we install in Reading. This ensures your equipment stays compliant and fully operational year-round.

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Get a free compartmentation surveys quote in Reading

Our local engineers cover Reading and all RG1, RG2, RG4, RG6, RG7, RG8, RG30, RG31 postcodes. Request a free site survey and no-obligation quote today.

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