Fire shutters in South Glamorgan
Need fire shutters in South Glamorgan? We cover Cardiff, Barry and Penarth and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for fire shutters in South Glamorgan 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.
- Wales
- 3 towns covered
- From £2,895 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Fire shutters in South Glamorgan: the essentials
Escape routes and the effect of the shutter closing are checked against the fire strategy before ordering. Fail-safe or gravity-closing designs let the curtain descend even if the power fails during a fire. Fire shutters are common in kitchens, serveries, plant rooms, warehouses and openings between compartments.
A fire shutter that sticks or closes too slowly may not protect the opening, which is why drop tests matter. The rating has to match the fire strategy for the wall the shutter sits in, which is set by the building's fire design.
What's included
- Counter, hatch and large-opening versions
- Fire resistance from 60 to 240 minutes, product dependent
- Manufacturer's test evidence and certification
- Planned servicing to keep it compliant
- Governed closing speed for safety
- Alarm-linked closing with fusible link backup
Guide prices in South Glamorgan
| 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 South Glamorgan
We cover South Glamorgan from Cardiff to Barry and Penarth, with 3 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Wales, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in Wales
Fire safety law and fire shutters
In Wales the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also applies. Fire shutters are part of the fire precautions, and the responsible person must keep them maintained in efficient working order, with regular drop testing and 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 Wales, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations as applied in Wales, so the work is self-certified by a registered electrician or notified to building control.
Towns we cover in South Glamorgan
How it works
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Questions about fire shutters in South Glamorgan
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.
How often should a fire shutter be tested?
Fire shutters are part of a building's fire precautions, so they must be kept in working order. Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for a drop test and service at least once a year, and more often where they are used heavily.
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 repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
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See everything we do in South Glamorgan, or read about fire shutters.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.