In short
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Merseyside? 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.
- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Liverpool
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- 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.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
Typical scopes of work
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Merseyside
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 Merseyside is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
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.
Budgeting for fire shutters in Merseyside
| 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 Merseyside
Do you service fire shutters across the North West?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across the North West, 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 Merseyside 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.
How much does a fire shutter cost in Merseyside?
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 Merseyside.
Towns in Merseyside we cover
We cover 15 towns in Merseyside for fire shutters, including Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport.
- Liverpool
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Halewood
Other services in Merseyside
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Impact traffic doors
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.