Quick answer
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Hoddesdon? 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
- Hoddesdon
- Postcode district
- EN11
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
What this work can involve
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Hoddesdon
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 Hoddesdon is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Hoddesdon
| 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 Hoddesdon: your questions
Can a fire shutter in Hoddesdon 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 Hoddesdon?
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 Hoddesdon
Our teams cover Hoddesdon (EN11) and nearby Hertford, Cheshunt, Waltham Abbey, along with the rest of Hertfordshire.
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Other services in Hoddesdon
- Industrial door replacement
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Door safety upgrades
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Hoddesdon. Last updated 19 October 2026.