Fire shutters in Hemel Hempstead

In short

Fire shutters for warehouses, factories, shopping centres and public buildings in Hemel Hempstead. We supply shutters carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and install them to the certified specification, linked to your fire alarm.

Town: Hemel Hempstead
Postcode district: HP1
Area: Hertfordshire
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Hemel Hempstead

Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
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.

Jobs we can carry out

Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Hemel Hempstead

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 Hemel Hempstead is by the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around Hemel Hempstead 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.

Prices for fire shutters in Hemel Hempstead

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.

Questions from businesses in Hemel Hempstead

Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Hemel Hempstead?

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.

Who maintains a fire shutter at our Hemel Hempstead 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.

Do you service fire shutters across Hertfordshire?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Hertfordshire, 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.

Fire shutters near Hemel Hempstead

Besides Hemel Hempstead, we can survey and quote for sites in Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden and the rest of Hertfordshire.

Other services in Hemel Hempstead

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