Our fire-rated roller shutters service in St Albans
Surveys in St Albans and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Hertfordshire. Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
St Albans is roughly 7 miles north of Watford.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in St Albans, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
Fire shutters for buildings in St Albans are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in St Albans:
- 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 fire-rated roller shutters in St Albans
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in St Albans can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in St Albans
As an English city, St Albans 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Fire-rated roller shutters in St Albans: 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.
Is the survey free in St Albans?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in St Albans are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover St Albans?
Yes. St Albans and the AL1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Hertfordshire.