Fire shutters in Dumfries and Galloway

In short

We can install fire shutters in Dumfries and Galloway and across Scotland on conveyor openings, serveries and compartment walls, with fail-safe closing, battery back-up and the paperwork your fire risk assessor will want to see.

Area: Dumfries and Galloway
Nation: Scotland
Main town: Dumfries
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Dumfries and Galloway

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.
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.

Jobs we can carry out

Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Dumfries and Galloway

In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: 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 Dumfries and Galloway is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around Dumfries and Galloway 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.

Prices for fire shutters in Dumfries and Galloway

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.

Your questions about fire shutters

How long does fire shutter installation take at a Dumfries and Galloway 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.

Can a fire shutter in Dumfries and Galloway 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 much does a fire shutter cost in Dumfries and Galloway?

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 Dumfries and Galloway.

Towns in Dumfries and Galloway we cover

We cover 4 towns in Dumfries and Galloway for fire shutters, including Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan, Lockerbie.

Other services in Dumfries and Galloway

More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.