Quick answer
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Hertford? 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
- Hertford
- Postcode district
- SG13
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- 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.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Hertford
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 Hertford is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Most installations in Hertford can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Prices for fire shutters in Hertford
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can a fire shutter in Hertford 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.
Are your fire shutters in Hertford certified?
The certification belongs to the shutter: we supply products carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance, and install them to the certified specification so they perform as tested.
How much does a fire shutter cost in Hertford?
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 Hertford.
Fire shutters near Hertford
Our teams cover Hertford (SG13) and nearby Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, along with the rest of Hertfordshire.
- Fire shutters in Hoddesdon
- Fire shutters in Welwyn Garden City
- Fire shutters in Hatfield
- Fire shutters in Cheshunt
- Fire shutters in Waltham Abbey
- Fire shutters in Harlow
Other services in Hertford
- Industrial door installation
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial roller shutters
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Hertford. Last updated 19 October 2026.