The short version
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Cornwall? 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
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Truro
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Cornwall
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
What this work can involve
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- 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.
Fire shutter law in England
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Cornwall, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
For busy sites in the South West the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Guide prices for fire shutters
| 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
Are your fire shutters in Cornwall 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.
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Cornwall?
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.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Cornwall 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.
Towns in Cornwall we cover
We cover 6 towns in Cornwall for fire shutters, including Truro, Falmouth, St Austell, Camborne.
Other services in Cornwall
- Industrial door installation
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock levellers
- Dock shelters and seals
- Door safety upgrades
- Door automation and controls
- Complete loading bays
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.