Fire shutters in Cardiff

In short

Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Cardiff? 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: Cardiff
Postcode district: CF10
Area: South Glamorgan
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for fire shutters in Cardiff

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.
Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.

Examples of work we can quote for

Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.

Fire shutter law in Wales

A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as it applies in Wales, 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 Cardiff, the enforcing authority is South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

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

Fire shutters 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.

Questions from businesses in Cardiff

Who maintains a fire shutter at our Cardiff 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 you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Cardiff?

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.

Do you service fire shutters across South Glamorgan?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across South Glamorgan, 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 Cardiff

Cardiff is in the CF10 postcode district in South Glamorgan. We also cover Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry.

Other services in Cardiff

More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Cardiff. Last updated 19 October 2026.