The short version
We can install fire shutters in Bristol and across the South West on conveyor openings, serveries and compartment walls, with fail-safe closing, battery back-up and the paperwork your fire risk assessor will want to see.
- Area
- Bristol
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Bristol
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Bristol
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Bristol
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 Bristol is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Sites in and around Bristol vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Prices for fire shutters in Bristol
| 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 much does a fire shutter cost in Bristol?
Our guide price for a single fire shutter with control panel and fail-safe closing is £4,495 to £11,995 ex VAT, supplied and fitted. Size, rating and alarm interface set the final figure, which we confirm in writing after a free survey in Bristol.
Do you service fire shutters across the South West?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across the South West, including most makes we did not install, and provide a written report for each shutter. Servicing visits are chargeable at a fixed price per shutter.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Bristol 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.
Towns in Bristol we cover
We cover 4 towns in Bristol for fire shutters, including Bristol, Brislington, Fishponds, Avonmouth.
Other services in Bristol
- Industrial door replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Complete loading bays
- Door safety upgrades
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.