Fire shutters in Greater Manchester

The short version

Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Greater Manchester? 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: Greater Manchester
Nation: England
Main town: Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.

Typical scopes of work

Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
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 Greater Manchester, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Guide prices for fire shutters

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 Greater Manchester

How much does a fire shutter cost in Greater Manchester?

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 Greater Manchester.

How long does fire shutter installation take at a Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester 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.

Towns in Greater Manchester we cover

We cover 37 towns in Greater Manchester for fire shutters, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton.

Other services in Greater Manchester

More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.