The short version
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Greenford? 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
- Greenford
- Postcode district
- UB6
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Greenford
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Greenford
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 Greenford is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Prices for fire shutters in Greenford
| 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.
Your questions about fire shutters
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Greenford 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.
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Greenford?
Usually, yes. We work with your fire alarm contractor to agree the cause-and-effect and the interface, designed to BS 7273-4, and prove the shutter closes on the alarm signal at commissioning.
How much does a fire shutter cost in Greenford?
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 Greenford.
Fire shutters near Greenford
Working in Greenford? We also take on jobs in Northolt, Southall, Ealing and across Greater London.
- Fire shutters in Northolt
- Fire shutters in Southall
- Fire shutters in Ealing
- Fire shutters in Wembley
- Fire shutters in Hayes
- Fire shutters in Heston
Other services in Greenford
- Dock shelters and seals
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Greenford. Last updated 19 October 2026.