At a glance
When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in Ashton-in-Makerfield, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.
- Town
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Postcode district
- WN4
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
Examples of work we can quote for
- 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.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Ashton-in-Makerfield
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 Ashton-in-Makerfield is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
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 Ashton-in-Makerfield 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.
Are your fire shutters in Ashton-in-Makerfield certified?
The certification belongs to the shutter: we supply products carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance, and install them to the certified specification so they perform as tested.
Do you service fire shutters across Greater Manchester?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Greater Manchester, 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 Ashton-in-Makerfield
Besides Ashton-in-Makerfield, we can survey and quote for sites in Golborne, Newton-le-Willows, St Helens and the rest of Greater Manchester.
- Fire shutters in Golborne
- Fire shutters in Newton-le-Willows
- Fire shutters in St Helens
- Fire shutters in Wigan
- Fire shutters in Hindley
- Fire shutters in Leigh
Other services in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- High-speed doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door repairs
- Impact traffic doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Door safety upgrades
- Door automation and controls
- Dock levellers
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Last updated 19 October 2026.