The short version
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Dover? 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
- Dover
- Postcode district
- CT16
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Dover
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- 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 Dover, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Dover
| 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
Do you service fire shutters across Kent?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Kent, 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.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Dover 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 Dover?
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 Dover.
Fire shutters near Dover
Working in Dover? We also take on jobs in Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury and across Kent.
- Fire shutters in Folkestone
- Fire shutters in Deal
- Fire shutters in Canterbury
- Fire shutters in Ramsgate
- Fire shutters in Broadstairs
- Fire shutters in Margate
Other services in Dover
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock shelters and seals
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Dover. Last updated 19 October 2026.