At a glance
When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in Reading, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.
- Town
- Reading
- Postcode district
- RG1
- Area
- Berkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Reading
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
What this work can involve
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Reading
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 Reading is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
Prices for fire shutters in Reading
| 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
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Reading premises?
The person in control of the premises: the responsible person in England and Wales, the dutyholder in Scotland, or in Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties. Check your lease to see whether landlord or tenant arranges servicing.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Reading 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 Reading 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.
Fire shutters near Reading
Working in Reading? We also take on jobs in Wokingham, Yateley, Bracknell and across Berkshire.
- Fire shutters in Wokingham
- Fire shutters in Yateley
- Fire shutters in Bracknell
- Fire shutters in Sandhurst
- Fire shutters in Maidenhead
- Fire shutters in Camberley
Other services in Reading
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Dock levellers
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Reading. Last updated 19 October 2026.