Quick answer
Fire shutters in Northwich (CW9) supplied and fitted with their control panel, warning devices and alarm release, then drop-tested and handed over with commissioning records for your fire safety file.
- Town
- Northwich
- Postcode district
- CW9
- Area
- Cheshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Northwich
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Typical scopes of work
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Northwich
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 Northwich is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Sites in and around Northwich 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 Northwich
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Northwich premises?
The person in control of the premises: the responsible person in England and Wales, the dutyholder in Scotland, or in Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties. Check your lease to see whether landlord or tenant arranges servicing.
Are your fire shutters in Northwich certified?
The certification belongs to the shutter: we supply products carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance, and install them to the certified specification so they perform as tested.
Can a fire shutter in Northwich 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.
Fire shutters near Northwich
Besides Northwich, we can survey and quote for sites in Winsford, Warrington, Runcorn and the rest of Cheshire.
- Fire shutters in Winsford
- Fire shutters in Warrington
- Fire shutters in Runcorn
- Fire shutters in Widnes
- Fire shutters in Altrincham
- Fire shutters in Crewe
Other services in Northwich
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door replacement
- High-speed doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Northwich. Last updated 19 October 2026.