Fire shutters in Bournemouth

Quick answer

Fire shutters for warehouses, factories, shopping centres and public buildings in Bournemouth. We supply shutters carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and install them to the certified specification, linked to your fire alarm.

Town: Bournemouth
Postcode district: BH2
Area: Dorset
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Bournemouth

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.
Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.

What this work can involve

Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Bournemouth

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 Bournemouth is by the local fire and rescue authority.

How the work is organised

Electrical work is the part that most often delays a job. If a new or converted door needs a supply, we confirm the motor's requirement at quote stage so your electrician can provide an isolator in the right place before installation day.

Budgeting for fire shutters in Bournemouth

Fire shutters guide prices
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 Bournemouth

Who maintains a fire shutter at our Bournemouth 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.

How long does fire shutter installation take at a Bournemouth 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.

Do you service fire shutters across Dorset?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Dorset, including most makes we did not install, and provide a written report for each shutter. Servicing visits are chargeable at a fixed price per shutter.

Fire shutters near Bournemouth

Our teams cover Bournemouth (BH2) and nearby Christchurch, Poole, New Milton, along with the rest of Dorset.

Other services in Bournemouth

More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Bournemouth. Last updated 19 October 2026.