Quick answer
When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in Surrey, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.
- Area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Guildford
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Surrey
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- 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.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- 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 safety duties for shutters in Surrey
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 Surrey is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Surrey
| 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 Surrey
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Surrey 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.
Do you service fire shutters across the South East?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across the South East, 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.
Are your fire shutters in Surrey certified?
The certification belongs to the shutter: we supply products carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance, and install them to the certified specification so they perform as tested.
Towns in Surrey we cover
We cover 18 towns in Surrey for fire shutters, including Guildford, Woking, Esher, Redhill.
- Guildford
- Woking
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines-upon-Thames
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford (Surrey)
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
Other services in Surrey
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door installation
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Complete loading bays
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.
