At a glance
When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in East Sussex, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.
- Area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Brighton
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in East Sussex
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- 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.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- 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.
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 East Sussex, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
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.
Your questions about fire shutters
How long does fire shutter installation take at an East Sussex 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 you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in East Sussex?
Usually, yes. We work with your fire alarm contractor to agree the cause-and-effect and the interface, designed to BS 7273-4, and prove the shutter closes on the alarm signal at commissioning.
Do you service fire shutters across the South East?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across the South East, 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.
Towns in East Sussex we cover
We cover 8 towns in East Sussex for fire shutters, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove.
Other services in East Sussex
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door installation
- Dock shelters and seals
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.