Fire shutters for properties in Cardigan
Whether your property is in the centre of Cardigan or on its edges, it is included in our Dyfed coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include Carmarthen (21 miles away), Haverfordwest and Milford Haven.
For reference, Cardigan lies about 21 miles north-west of Carmarthen.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Cardigan has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Cardigan comes with that product's test evidence.
What can you choose in Cardigan?
Ways to specify fire-rated roller shutters for Cardigan:
- RatingIntegrity ratings typically from 60 up to 240 minutes, depending on the tested product; smoke-rated versions only where tested to BS EN 1634-3.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
Guide prices for Cardigan
| Fire-rated roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Fire shutter around 3,000 × 3,000 mm | £3,495 – £7,995 | £4,195 – £9,595 |
| Fire-rated counter shutter | £1,495 – £2,995 | £1,795 – £3,595 |
| Fire shutter service including drop test, per shutter | £125 – £245 | £150 – £295 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted unless stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Cardigan; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Cardigan
Cardigan is in Wales, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the county or county borough council, or a national park authority).
- Your duties: In England and Wales, the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire safety equipment, including fire shutters, maintained in good working order.
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, building regulations approval is needed from local authority building control.
- Certification: We supply the manufacturer's test or certification evidence for the product we quote. We do not claim a rating on our own behalf.
- Alarm link: Linking a shutter to the fire alarm is coordinated with your alarm contractor so the shutter closes on the right signal; shutters across escape routes are normally released by local heat detection.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Cardigan
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to fail safe, closing under gravity at a controlled speed when the release is triggered or power is lost, depending on the system.
How often should a fire shutter be tested?
Manufacturers and guidance such as BS 9999 recommend servicing at least once a year, including a drop test. Busy sites or insurers may ask for more often.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Cardigan?
It depends on the property. A fire shutter must suit the building's fire strategy, and fire shutters forming part of building work need building control approval (a building warrant in Scotland). Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Cardigan?
We use the same UK guide prices in Cardigan; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.