Our fire-rated roller shutters service in Letchworth Garden City
Letchworth Garden City is part of our Hertfordshire coverage, and addresses in the SG6 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Hertfordshire. Hitchin, Stevenage and Luton are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Letchworth Garden City is roughly 24 miles north of Watford.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Letchworth Garden City comes with that product's test evidence.
We work with your fire alarm contractor in Letchworth Garden City so the shutter closes on the right signal and the interface is tested at handover.
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Letchworth Garden City
Options we specify for properties in Letchworth Garden City:
- 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.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
Guide prices for Letchworth Garden City
| 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 Letchworth Garden City; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Letchworth Garden City before ordering
Letchworth Garden City is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Letchworth Garden City?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Letchworth Garden City are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Letchworth Garden City?
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.