Quick answer
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Essex? We check the wall still suits the new shutter's tested specification, fit it with fire-stopping as detailed and prove it closes on alarm before we leave.
- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Chelmsford
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- 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.
What this work can involve
- 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 Essex
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 Essex is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Essex
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can a fire shutter in Essex 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.
How much does a fire shutter cost in Essex?
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 Essex.
Are your fire shutters in Essex 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.
Towns in Essex we cover
We cover 21 towns in Essex for fire shutters, including Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester.
- Chelmsford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Colchester
- Harlow
- Grays
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Clacton-on-Sea
- South Benfleet
- Canvey Island
- Billericay
- Loughton
- Rayleigh
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
- Witham
- Maldon
- Waltham Abbey
- South Ockendon
- Harwich
Other services in Essex
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door installation
- High-speed doors
- Dock levellers
- Industrial roller shutters
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.