At a glance
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Grays? 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
- Grays
- Postcode district
- RM17
- Area
- Essex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Grays
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 Grays is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can a fire shutter in Grays 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.
Are your fire shutters in Grays 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.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Grays 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 Grays
Grays is in the RM17 postcode district in Essex. We also cover South Ockendon, Gravesend, Dartford.
- Fire shutters in South Ockendon
- Fire shutters in Gravesend
- Fire shutters in Dartford
- Fire shutters in Stanford-le-Hope
- Fire shutters in Erith
- Fire shutters in Hornchurch
Other services in Grays
- Industrial door installation
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock levellers
- Bollards and door protection
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Grays. Last updated 19 October 2026.