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Stud Walls & Pipe Boxing

Stud partition walls built and pipework neatly boxed in across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. Walls are taped and jointed ready to decorate, with soundproofing and access panels where you need them.

Sole trader: one person, start to finish

No VAT

Fully insured

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What’s included

  • Timber stud partition walls to divide rooms or create storage
  • Acoustic insulation and sound-resistant plasterboard to reduce noise
  • Door linings fitted and doors hung in new walls
  • Soil pipes, heating pipes and cables boxed in neatly
  • Access panels left at valves, stopcocks and cleaning points
  • Moisture-resistant board in bathrooms and kitchens

Stud walls

A stud wall is a quick, clean way to split a large room, create a walk-in wardrobe or close off an alcove. I build non-load-bearing partitions only, and I’ll tell you if a change needs building regulations approval or advice from a structural engineer. Sockets and switches in a new wall are fitted by an electrician.

Pipe boxing

Exposed pipes are hard to keep clean and look unfinished. Boxing them in tidies the room, while access panels at valves, stopcocks and cleaning points mean nothing gets sealed away for good.

How a job runs

1. Survey

I check the space, the floor and ceiling, and any pipes or cables involved.

2. Fixed quote

You get a written, fixed price, including any soundproofing or access panels.

3. Build

The frame goes up, insulation goes in where needed, and the wall is boarded.

4. Finish

Joints are taped, filled and sanded ready to decorate, or I can paint it too.

How pricing works

Stud walls and boxing in get a written, fixed quote after a visit, so you know the cost before work starts. There’s no VAT to add.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need building regulations approval for a stud wall?

Often not for a simple non-load-bearing partition. It can be needed if the wall affects fire escape routes or creates a new bedroom, especially in flats and HMOs, so it’s worth checking with building control first.

Can you soundproof a stud wall?

Yes. Acoustic insulation in the frame and sound-resistant plasterboard reduce noise between rooms considerably.

Can I still get to pipes that have been boxed in?

Yes. Access panels are left at valves, stopcocks and cleaning points, so they can be reached without taking the boxing apart.

Will the wall be ready to paint?

Yes. The joints are taped, filled and sanded ready to decorate which I can also take care of for you. If you’d like a full plaster skim finish, I’ll recommend a plasterer.

Get a free quote

Send a few photos and a rough idea of the job, and I’ll get back to you the same day where possible.

Areas covered

Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex area.

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Get a free quote

Tell me what needs doing and I’ll get back to you the same day where possible.