The short version
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Stretford? 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.
- Town
- Stretford
- Postcode district
- M32
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- 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.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
Jobs we can carry out
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Stretford
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 Stretford is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Most installations in Stretford can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Stretford
| 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
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Stretford premises?
The person in control of the premises: the responsible person in England and Wales, the dutyholder in Scotland, or in Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties. Check your lease to see whether landlord or tenant arranges servicing.
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 you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Stretford?
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.
Fire shutters near Stretford
Stretford is in the M32 postcode district in Greater Manchester. We also cover Urmston, Sale, Eccles.
- Fire shutters in Urmston
- Fire shutters in Sale
- Fire shutters in Eccles
- Fire shutters in Salford
- Fire shutters in Swinton
- Fire shutters in Manchester
Other services in Stretford
- Industrial door repairs
- Sectional overhead doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door automation and controls
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Stretford. Last updated 19 October 2026.