Quick answer
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Atherton? We check the wall still suits the new shutter's tested specification, fit it with fire-stopping as detailed and prove it closes on alarm before we leave.
- Town
- Atherton
- Postcode district
- M46
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Atherton
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
Jobs we can carry out
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
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 Atherton, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can a fire shutter in Atherton 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 long does fire shutter installation take at an Atherton 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.
Fire shutters near Atherton
Our teams cover Atherton (M46) and nearby Tyldesley, Westhoughton, Leigh, along with the rest of Greater Manchester.
- Fire shutters in Tyldesley
- Fire shutters in Westhoughton
- Fire shutters in Leigh
- Fire shutters in Hindley
- Fire shutters in Walkden
- Fire shutters in Farnworth
Other services in Atherton
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Atherton. Last updated 19 October 2026.