Fire stopping and compartmentation · Scotland

Fire stopping and compartmentation in South Lanarkshire

Social landlords in South Lanarkshire can use us to close out fire risk assessment actions on compartmentation and fire stopping.

Fire stopping and compartmentation works in South Lanarkshire are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. South Lanarkshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

South Lanarkshire at a glance

Council: South Lanarkshire Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 320,820 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in South Lanarkshire?

South Lanarkshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in South Lanarkshire, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in South Lanarkshire?

Compartmentation surveys of risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces
Cavity barriers and fire-rated batt systems
Fire-rated boarding and ceiling repairs
Fire dampers coordination with specialists
Penetration logs with photographs and product references

Fire stopping and compartmentation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Each penetration is numbered, photographed before and after, and logged with the product used, so your building safety case has evidence rather than assurances.

Which rules apply in South Lanarkshire?

Building safety work in blocks of flats is planned around the building's fire risk assessment and the responsible person's duties under fire safety law.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about fire stopping and compartmentation works

What do fire stopping and compartmentation works cost in South Lanarkshire?

We price fire stopping and compartmentation works in South Lanarkshire after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the number and type of penetrations, access to risers and voids, and building height vary from block to block. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.

Questions about fire stopping and compartmentation works in South Lanarkshire

Does South Lanarkshire Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in South Lanarkshire?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.

Do you also work near South Lanarkshire?

Yes. We take on fire stopping and compartmentation works across Scotland, including North Lanarkshire, West Lothian, East Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire, and in every other UK nation.