At a glance
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Cambridge? 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.
- Town
- Cambridge
- Postcode district
- CB1
- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Cambridge
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
Jobs we can carry out
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Cambridge
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 Cambridge is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Most installations in Cambridge 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.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Cambridge
| 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.
Fire shutters in Cambridge: your questions
Are your fire shutters in Cambridge certified?
The certification belongs to the shutter: we supply products carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance, and install them to the certified specification so they perform as tested.
Do you service fire shutters across Cambridgeshire?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Cambridgeshire, 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 Cambridge 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.
Fire shutters near Cambridge
Cambridge is in the CB1 postcode district in Cambridgeshire. We also cover Newmarket, Ely, Huntingdon.
- Fire shutters in Newmarket
- Fire shutters in Ely
- Fire shutters in Huntingdon
- Fire shutters in Haverhill
- Fire shutters in St Neots
- Fire shutters in Letchworth Garden City
Other services in Cambridge
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door installation
- Impact traffic doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Bollards and door protection
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Cambridge. Last updated 19 October 2026.