Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in South Ockendon
We cover South Ockendon and the RM15 postcode district as part of Essex; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. We also cover Grays, Hornchurch and Dartford, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
South Ockendon sits some 18 miles to the south-west of Chelmsford.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in South Ockendon, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
If a fire shutter at your premises in South Ockendon has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in South Ockendon:
- 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.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
Guide prices for fire-rated roller shutters in South Ockendon
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in South Ockendon is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in South Ockendon
As an English town, South Ockendon follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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.
Fire-rated roller shutters in South Ockendon: 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.
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 much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in South Ockendon?
The guide prices above apply in South Ockendon. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Is the survey free in South Ockendon?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in South Ockendon are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.