Fire-rated roller shutters in Welwyn Garden City
If your address has an AL8 postcode, it falls within our Hertfordshire coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Hatfield, Hertford and St Albans.
Welwyn Garden City sits some 13 miles to the north-east of Watford.
We work with your fire alarm contractor in Welwyn Garden City so the shutter closes on the right signal and the interface is tested at handover.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Welwyn Garden City comes with that product's test evidence.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Welwyn Garden City
What you can choose when we survey in Welwyn 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.
- 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 fire-rated roller shutters in Welwyn 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Welwyn Garden City too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Welwyn Garden City
In Welwyn Garden City, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to 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.
- 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.
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.
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
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 you cover Welwyn Garden City?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Welwyn Garden City in the usual way; it is covered as part of Hertfordshire.
Is the survey free in Welwyn Garden City?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Welwyn Garden City are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.