At a glance
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Derry? 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
- Derry
- Postcode district
- BT48
- Area
- Londonderry
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Derry
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties (often called the appropriate person) has the duty under the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 to keep fire safety measures, including fire shutters, maintained and in efficient working order. Keeping test records is expected good practice. Enforcement in Derry is by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
How the work is organised
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 Derry
| 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 Derry 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Derry 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 County Londonderry?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across County Londonderry, 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 Derry
Working in Derry? We also take on jobs in Strabane, Limavady, Coleraine and across County Londonderry.
- Fire shutters in Strabane
- Fire shutters in Limavady
- Fire shutters in Coleraine
- Fire shutters in Omagh
- Fire shutters in Ballymoney
- Fire shutters in Magherafelt
Other services in Derry
- Industrial door replacement
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Derry. Last updated 19 October 2026.