Quick answer
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Derby? 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
- Derby
- Postcode district
- DE1
- Area
- Derbyshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Derby
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
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.
- Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Derby
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 Derby is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Electrical work is the part that most often delays a job. If a new or converted door needs a supply, we confirm the motor's requirement at quote stage so your electrician can provide an isolator in the right place before installation day.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Derby
| 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 Derby: your questions
Can a fire shutter in Derby 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 Derby?
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 Derby 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.
Fire shutters near Derby
Our teams cover Derby (DE1) and nearby Belper, Ilkeston, Heanor, along with the rest of Derbyshire.
- Fire shutters in Belper
- Fire shutters in Ilkeston
- Fire shutters in Heanor
- Fire shutters in Ripley
- Fire shutters in Long Eaton
- Fire shutters in Burton upon Trent
Other services in Derby
- Door safety upgrades
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Bollards and door protection
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Derby. Last updated 19 October 2026.