Fire shutters for properties in Brentwood
For reference, Brentwood lies about 11 miles south-west of Chelmsford.
Fire shutters for buildings in Brentwood are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Brentwood has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Whether your property is in the centre of Brentwood or on its edges, it is included in our Essex coverage. Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Brentwood
The main choices for fire-rated roller shutters in Brentwood:
- 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.
- 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.
Prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Brentwood
| 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 Brentwood; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Brentwood
In Brentwood, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, building control approval is needed, from the council or a registered building control approver.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for maintaining fire shutters?
The person responsible for fire safety in the building: the responsible person in England and Wales, the duty holder in Scotland or the appropriate person in Northern Ireland.
What does a fire rating mean?
It is the time the tested shutter held back fire in a standard furnace test. The rating applies to the tested product installed as its manufacturer specifies.
Do you cover Brentwood?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Brentwood in the usual way; it is covered as part of Essex.
Is the survey free in Brentwood?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.