In short
Fire shutters for warehouses, factories, shopping centres and public buildings in Cheshire. We supply shutters carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and install them to the certified specification, linked to your fire alarm.
- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Chester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Cheshire
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Cheshire
In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Cheshire is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Cheshire vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Cheshire
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Fire shutter, single, with control panel and fail-safe closing | £4,495 – £11,995 |
| Fire shutter service with drop test, per shutter | £125 – £265 |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Questions from businesses in Cheshire
Can a fire shutter in Cheshire be fitted to any wall?
No. It must be fitted to a wall of the type covered by the manufacturer's test evidence, with fire-stopping as detailed. If your wall differs, we explain what building work is needed before the shutter is ordered.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Cheshire site?
A single shutter is typically fitted in one to two days, with commissioning and alarm testing on top. Lead times for fire-rated products are confirmed with the quote, and work is planned around your operations.
How much does a fire shutter cost in Cheshire?
Our guide price for a single fire shutter with control panel and fail-safe closing is £4,495 to £11,995 ex VAT, supplied and fitted. Size, rating and alarm interface set the final figure, which we confirm in writing after a free survey in Cheshire.
Towns in Cheshire we cover
We cover 11 towns in Cheshire for fire shutters, including Chester, Warrington, Crewe, Ellesmere Port.
Other services in Cheshire
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door installation
- High-speed doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.