At a glance
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in West Glamorgan? 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.
- Area
- West Glamorgan
- Nation
- Wales
- Main town
- Swansea
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in West Glamorgan
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
What this work can involve
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fire safety duties for shutters in West Glamorgan
In Wales, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as it applies in Wales: 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 West Glamorgan is by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
How the work is organised
For busy sites in Wales the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Prices for fire shutters in West Glamorgan
| 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
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in West Glamorgan?
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.
Are your fire shutters in West Glamorgan 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our West Glamorgan 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.
Towns in West Glamorgan we cover
We cover 4 towns in West Glamorgan for fire shutters, including Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Gorseinon.
Other services in West Glamorgan
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Complete loading bays
- Dock shelters and seals
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Impact traffic doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.