The short version
Fire shutters for warehouses, factories, shopping centres and public buildings in Gainsborough. We supply shutters carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and install them to the certified specification, linked to your fire alarm.
- Town
- Gainsborough
- Postcode district
- DN21
- Area
- Lincolnshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Gainsborough
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 Gainsborough is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
Prices for fire shutters in Gainsborough
| 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
Can a fire shutter in Gainsborough 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.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough
Our teams cover Gainsborough (DN21) and nearby Retford, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, along with the rest of Lincolnshire.
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Other services in Gainsborough
- Dock shelters and seals
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Door safety upgrades
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Gainsborough. Last updated 19 October 2026.