Fire shutters in Lerwick

At a glance

When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in Lerwick, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.

Town: Lerwick
Postcode district: ZE1
Area: Highlands and Islands
Survey: By arrangement

What we fit in Lerwick

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.
Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.

Jobs we can carry out

Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.

Fire shutter law in Scotland

A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the dutyholder 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 Lerwick, the enforcing authority is the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

How the work is organised

Most installations in Lerwick 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.

Prices for fire shutters in Lerwick

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.

Guide prices apply to mainland UK sites. For Lerwick, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.

Questions from businesses in Lerwick

How long does fire shutter installation take at a Lerwick 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 Lerwick?

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 Lerwick.

Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Lerwick?

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: other towns we cover

We take on work in Lerwick (ZE1) by arrangement; timing depends on travel and access, and any extra costs are set out in your quote before you commit.

Other services in Lerwick

More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Lerwick. Last updated 19 October 2026.