The short version
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Wishaw? 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
- Wishaw
- Postcode district
- ML2
- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Wishaw
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
Jobs we can carry out
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Wishaw
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 Wishaw is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Wishaw 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.
Can a fire shutter in Wishaw 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Wishaw 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.
Fire shutters near Wishaw
Working in Wishaw? We also take on jobs in Motherwell, Hamilton, Bellshill and across Lanarkshire.
- Fire shutters in Motherwell
- Fire shutters in Hamilton
- Fire shutters in Bellshill
- Fire shutters in Airdrie
- Fire shutters in Coatbridge
- Fire shutters in Cambuslang
Other services in Wishaw
- Industrial door installation
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- PVC strip curtains
- Door automation and controls
- Bollards and door protection
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Wishaw. Last updated 19 October 2026.