At a glance
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Basildon? 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.
- Town
- Basildon
- Postcode district
- SS14
- Area
- Essex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
- Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
Typical scopes of work
- 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.
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Basildon?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
Access, phasing and timing
For busy sites in Essex 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.
Questions from businesses in Basildon
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Basildon 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.
Can a fire shutter in Basildon 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.
Do you service fire shutters across Essex?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Essex, 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.
Fire shutters near Basildon
Basildon is in the SS14 postcode district in Essex. We also cover Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford, Billericay.
- Fire shutters in Stanford-le-Hope
- Fire shutters in Wickford
- Fire shutters in Billericay
- Fire shutters in South Benfleet
- Fire shutters in Canvey Island
- Fire shutters in Rayleigh
Other services in Basildon
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Basildon. Last updated 19 October 2026.