Fire shutters in Westminster

At a glance

Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Westminster? 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: Westminster
Postcode district: SW1A
Area: Greater London
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

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.
Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.

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.
Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.

Fire shutter law in England

A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Westminster, the enforcing authority is the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).

Planning the work around your site

Electrical work is the part that most often delays a job. If a new or converted door needs a supply, we confirm the motor's requirement at quote stage so your electrician can provide an isolator in the right place before installation day.

Budgeting for fire shutters in Westminster

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.

Fire shutters in Westminster: your questions

How much does a fire shutter cost in Westminster?

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 Westminster.

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 you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Westminster?

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.

Fire shutters near Westminster

Our teams cover Westminster (SW1A) and nearby Pimlico, London, Chelsea, along with the rest of Greater London.

Other services in Westminster

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