Fire shutters in Ealing

At a glance

Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Ealing? 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: Ealing
Postcode district: W5
Area: Greater London
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. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.

Examples of work we can quote for

Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Ealing

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 Ealing is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).

Planning the work around your site

For busy sites in Greater London 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.

Budgeting for fire shutters in Ealing

Fire shutters guide prices
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 Ealing

Can a fire shutter in Ealing 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 long does fire shutter installation take at an Ealing 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.

Do you service fire shutters across Greater London?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Greater London, 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 Ealing

Besides Ealing, we can survey and quote for sites in Acton, Greenford, Chiswick and the rest of Greater London.

Other services in Ealing

More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Ealing. Last updated 19 October 2026.