Fire shutters in Holloway

In short

Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Holloway? 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: Holloway
Postcode district: N7
Area: Greater London
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.

What this work can involve

Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
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.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Holloway

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

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.

Budgeting for fire shutters in Holloway

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.

Your questions about fire shutters

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.

Can a fire shutter in Holloway 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 Holloway?

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 Holloway.

Fire shutters near Holloway

Besides Holloway, we can survey and quote for sites in Highbury, Camden Town, Islington and the rest of Greater London.

Other services in Holloway

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