Quick answer
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Blackpool? 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
- Blackpool
- Postcode district
- FY1
- Area
- Lancashire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for fire shutters in Blackpool
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
- 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.
Examples of work we can quote for
- 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.
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Blackpool
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 Blackpool is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Electrical work is the part that most often delays a job. If a new or converted door needs a supply, we confirm the motor's requirement at quote stage so your electrician can provide an isolator in the right place before installation day.
Guide prices for fire shutters
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Blackpool
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Blackpool 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.
Are your fire shutters in Blackpool certified?
The certification belongs to the shutter: we supply products carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance, and install them to the certified specification so they perform as tested.
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Blackpool?
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 Blackpool
Working in Blackpool? We also take on jobs in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lytham St Annes, Fleetwood and across Lancashire.
- Fire shutters in Thornton-Cleveleys
- Fire shutters in Lytham St Annes
- Fire shutters in Fleetwood
- Fire shutters in Southport
- Fire shutters in Preston
- Fire shutters in Leyland
Other services in Blackpool
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Door automation and controls
- Dock shelters and seals
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Blackpool. Last updated 19 October 2026.