The short version
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Rawtenstall? 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
- Rawtenstall
- Postcode district
- BB4
- Area
- Lancashire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Rawtenstall
- 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.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
Typical scopes of work
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Rawtenstall
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 Rawtenstall is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
Prices for fire shutters in Rawtenstall
| 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
Do you service fire shutters across Lancashire?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Lancashire, 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 Rawtenstall 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall
Besides Rawtenstall, we can survey and quote for sites in Accrington, Bury, Burnley and the rest of Lancashire.
- Fire shutters in Accrington
- Fire shutters in Bury
- Fire shutters in Burnley
- Fire shutters in Darwen
- Fire shutters in Rochdale
- Fire shutters in Heywood
Other services in Rawtenstall
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- Industrial door motor replacement
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Door automation and controls
- Dock levellers
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door replacement
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Rawtenstall. Last updated 19 October 2026.