Fire-rated roller shutters across South Glamorgan
Fire-rated roller shutters for commercial and public buildings in South Glamorgan, measured on site and fitted to the survey.
South Glamorgan covers Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, and we survey and fit throughout.
We have local pages for 3 towns in South Glamorgan, starting with Cardiff. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Mid Glamorgan, Gwent, West Glamorgan.
Conveyor openings, kitchen hatches and doors between warehouse compartments are typical places a fire shutter is needed in commercial buildings in South Glamorgan.
Towns we cover in South Glamorgan include:
Choosing fire-rated roller shutters for properties in South Glamorgan
The main choices for fire-rated roller shutters in South Glamorgan:
- 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.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in South Glamorgan?
| 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 Glamorgan is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in South Glamorgan
Planning questions anywhere in South Glamorgan go to your local planning authority (the county or county borough council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, building regulations approval is needed from local authority building control.
- 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.
How it works
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.
Fire-rated roller shutters in South Glamorgan: 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.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in South Glamorgan?
We use the same UK guide prices in South Glamorgan; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in South Glamorgan?
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). If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.