Fire shutters in Edinburgh and the Lothians

At a glance

Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Edinburgh and the Lothians? We survey the wall and opening, specify a fire shutter with the rating your fire strategy needs and coordinate the alarm interface with your contractor.

Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians
Nation: Scotland
Main town: Edinburgh
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.

What this work can involve

Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Keeping your site running during the work

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.

Guide prices

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.

Fire shutters in Edinburgh and the Lothians: your questions

How long does fire shutter installation take at an Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.

How much does a fire shutter cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Do you service fire shutters across Scotland?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Scotland, 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians we cover

We cover 6 towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians for fire shutters, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.

Other services in Edinburgh and the Lothians

More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.