In short
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Berkshire? We survey the wall and opening, specify a fire shutter with the rating your fire strategy needs and coordinate the alarm interface with your contractor.
- Area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Reading
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
What this work can involve
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Berkshire
In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Berkshire is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Most installations in Berkshire can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Guide prices
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Fire shutter, single, with control panel and fail-safe closing | £4,495 – £11,995 |
| Fire shutter service with drop test, per shutter | £125 – £265 |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Your questions about fire shutters
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Berkshire site?
A single shutter is typically fitted in one to two days, with commissioning and alarm testing on top. Lead times for fire-rated products are confirmed with the quote, and work is planned around your operations.
Can a fire shutter in Berkshire be fitted to any wall?
No. It must be fitted to a wall of the type covered by the manufacturer's test evidence, with fire-stopping as detailed. If your wall differs, we explain what building work is needed before the shutter is ordered.
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Berkshire?
Usually, yes. We work with your fire alarm contractor to agree the cause-and-effect and the interface, designed to BS 7273-4, and prove the shutter closes on the alarm signal at commissioning.
Towns in Berkshire we cover
We cover 9 towns in Berkshire for fire shutters, including Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead.
Other services in Berkshire
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door automation and controls
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door safety upgrades
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.