In short
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Hitchin? 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
- Hitchin
- Postcode district
- SG5
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Hitchin
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
What this work can involve
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
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 Hitchin, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
Prices for fire shutters in Hitchin
| 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 Hitchin 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.
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.
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Hitchin?
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 Hitchin
Our teams cover Hitchin (SG5) and nearby Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Luton, along with the rest of Hertfordshire.
- Fire shutters in Letchworth Garden City
- Fire shutters in Stevenage
- Fire shutters in Luton
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- Fire shutters in Ampthill
- Fire shutters in Welwyn Garden City
Other services in Hitchin
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Hitchin. Last updated 19 October 2026.