Fire shutters in Wigston

The short version

Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Wigston? 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: Wigston
Postcode district: LE18
Area: Leicestershire
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.

Jobs we can carry out

Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Wigston

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 Wigston 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.

Prices for fire shutters in Wigston

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.

Your questions about fire shutters

How long does fire shutter installation take at a Wigston 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.

Do you service fire shutters across Leicestershire?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Leicestershire, 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 much does a fire shutter cost in Wigston?

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 Wigston.

Fire shutters near Wigston

Working in Wigston? We also take on jobs in Oadby, Leicester, Market Harborough and across Leicestershire.

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