The short version
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Ilford? 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
- Ilford
- Postcode district
- IG1
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
- 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.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
Jobs we can carry out
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Ilford
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 Ilford is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Keeping your site running during the work
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
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.
Your questions about fire shutters
How long does fire shutter installation take at an Ilford 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.
Can a fire shutter in Ilford 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Ilford 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 Ilford
Ilford is in the IG1 postcode district in Greater London. We also cover Barking, Leytonstone, Stratford.
- Fire shutters in Barking
- Fire shutters in Leytonstone
- Fire shutters in Stratford
- Fire shutters in Canning Town
- Fire shutters in Dagenham
- Fire shutters in Woodford Green
Other services in Ilford
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Dock shelters and seals
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Ilford. Last updated 19 October 2026.