At a glance
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Kirkby-in-Ashfield? 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
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Postcode district
- NG17
- Area
- Nottinghamshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
What this work can involve
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- 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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield
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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire shutter cost in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Are your fire shutters in Kirkby-in-Ashfield 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.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Kirkby-in-Ashfield 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.
Fire shutters near Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Kirkby-in-Ashfield is in the NG17 postcode district in Nottinghamshire. We also cover Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Hucknall.
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Other services in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Sectional overhead doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Complete loading bays
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Last updated 19 October 2026.