In short
When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in Harwich, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.
- Town
- Harwich
- Postcode district
- CO12
- Area
- Essex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Harwich
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
What this work can involve
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Harwich?
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.
Planning the work around your site
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.
Prices for fire shutters in Harwich
| 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 Harwich: your questions
Can a fire shutter in Harwich 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 Harwich?
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 Harwich.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Harwich premises?
The person in control of the premises: the responsible person in England and Wales, the dutyholder in Scotland, or in Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties. Check your lease to see whether landlord or tenant arranges servicing.
Fire shutters near Harwich
Our teams cover Harwich (CO12) and nearby Felixstowe, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, along with the rest of Essex.
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- Industrial door replacement
- Planned maintenance contracts
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- Impact traffic doors
- Door safety upgrades
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Harwich. Last updated 19 October 2026.