In short
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Kendal? We check the wall still suits the new shutter's tested specification, fit it with fire-stopping as detailed and prove it closes on alarm before we leave.
- Town
- Kendal
- Postcode district
- LA9
- Area
- Cumbria
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Fire shutter law in England
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Kendal, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Guide prices for fire shutters
| 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 Kendal
Can a fire shutter in Kendal 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.
Are your fire shutters in Kendal 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Kendal 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.
Fire shutters near Kendal
Our teams cover Kendal (LA9) and nearby Morecambe, Lancaster, Barrow-in-Furness, along with the rest of Cumbria.
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Other services in Kendal
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Dock shelters and seals
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Kendal. Last updated 19 October 2026.