At a glance
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Bishop's Stortford? 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
- Bishop's Stortford
- Postcode district
- CM23
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Bishop's Stortford
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 Bishop's Stortford is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Bishop's Stortford vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Bishop's Stortford
| 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 Bishop's Stortford: your questions
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Bishop's Stortford 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 a fire shutter in Bishop's Stortford 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.
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Bishop's Stortford?
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 Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford is in the CM23 postcode district in Hertfordshire. We also cover Harlow, Hoddesdon, Hertford.
- Fire shutters in Harlow
- Fire shutters in Hoddesdon
- Fire shutters in Hertford
- Fire shutters in Cheshunt
- Fire shutters in Waltham Abbey
- Fire shutters in Stevenage
Other services in Bishop's Stortford
- Industrial door repairs
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial roller shutters
- Sectional overhead doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Bishop's Stortford. Last updated 19 October 2026.