The short version
Fire shutters in Oxford (OX1) supplied and fitted with their control panel, warning devices and alarm release, then drop-tested and handed over with commissioning records for your fire safety file.
- Town
- Oxford
- Postcode district
- OX1
- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
Typical scopes of work
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Oxford
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 Oxford is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
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.
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.
Your questions about fire shutters
How long does fire shutter installation take at an Oxford site?
A single shutter is typically fitted in one to two days, with commissioning and alarm testing on top. Lead times for fire-rated products are confirmed with the quote, and work is planned around your operations.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Oxford 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.
Can a fire shutter in Oxford 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.
Fire shutters near Oxford
Oxford is in the OX1 postcode district in Oxfordshire. We also cover Abingdon, Didcot, Witney.
- Fire shutters in Abingdon
- Fire shutters in Didcot
- Fire shutters in Witney
- Fire shutters in Bicester
- Fire shutters in Aylesbury
- Fire shutters in Banbury
Other services in Oxford
- High-speed doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock levellers
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Oxford. Last updated 19 October 2026.