Fire shutters in Wick

In short

Fire shutters in Wick (KW1) supplied and fitted with their control panel, warning devices and alarm release, then drop-tested and handed over with commissioning records for your fire safety file.

Town: Wick
Postcode district: KW1
Area: Highlands and Islands
Survey: By arrangement

Options that matter on site

Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.

What this work can involve

Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
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 Wick

In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: 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 Wick is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Keeping your site running during the work

Most installations in Wick 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.

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.

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

Questions from businesses in Wick

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

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 Wick.

Can a fire shutter in Wick 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.

Fire shutters: other towns we cover

Wick (KW1) is covered by arrangement. Travel and access costs for island and remote sites are added and shown in your written quote.

Other services in Wick

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