Fire shutters in Bedfordshire
Fire shutters for commercial kitchens, warehouses and public buildings in Bedfordshire. We work in Luton, Bedford and Dunstable, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.
Guide prices for fire shutters in Bedfordshire run from £2,895 to £9,495 ex VAT (£3,474 to £11,394 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- East of England
- From £2,895 + VAT
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
What to know about fire shutters in Bedfordshire
Product certification and test evidence come from the manufacturer, and we provide the documentation with the shutter. They are usually linked to the fire alarm, and many also have a fusible link that releases the curtain in heat. A fire shutter that sticks or closes too slowly may not protect the opening, which is why drop tests matter.
Fire shutters are tested as complete assemblies, and their fire resistance is quoted in minutes for integrity and, where needed, insulation. Because they are part of the building's fire precautions, they must be maintained and tested regularly.
Specification options
- Commissioning and drop test on handover
- Counter, hatch and large-opening versions
- Planned servicing to keep it compliant
- Alarm-linked closing with fusible link backup
- Fail-safe or gravity closing on power loss
- Fire resistance from 60 to 240 minutes, product dependent
Guide prices in Bedfordshire
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or multiple fire shutters | After survey | After survey |
| Fire shutter, opening up to 4m x 4m | £4,795 to £9,495 | £5,754 to £11,394 |
| Fire shutter, opening up to 2m x 2m | £2,895 to £5,495 | £3,474 to £6,594 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Bedfordshire
We cover Bedfordshire from Luton to Bedford, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, with 5 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in England
Fire safety law and fire shutters
In England fire shutters form part of a building's fire precautions under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must keep them maintained in efficient working order and good repair, which in practice means regular drop testing with written records.
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
How it works
Tell us about the opening
Send the postcode, a rough size and a photo if you have one, using the form or a call.
Free survey
We measure, check the structure, power supply and planning position, and talk through options.
Written fixed price
You get a written quote with the product, finish, controls and price before anything is ordered.
Made, fitted and handed over
The shutter is made to measure, fitted, commissioned and handed over with its documents.
Fire shutters: common questions
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to close on loss of power or on a fire signal, usually by gravity with a governed speed, so they fail safe.
Do you certify fire shutters?
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product. We supply certified shutters with their documentation and install them to the manufacturer's instructions.
What rating do I need?
The rating must match the fire-resisting wall the shutter is in, which is set by the building's fire strategy or fire risk assessment. We work from that, or from your fire engineer's specification.
How long does it take from order to fitting?
Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.
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See everything we do in Bedfordshire, or read about fire shutters.
Get a fixed price in Bedfordshire
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.