Fire shutters in Hawick

The short version

Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Hawick? 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: Hawick
Postcode district: TD9
Area: Scottish Borders
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
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.

Typical scopes of work

Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Hawick

In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: 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 Hawick is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around Hawick vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Budgeting for fire shutters in Hawick

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

Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Hawick?

Usually, yes. We work with your fire alarm contractor to agree the cause-and-effect and the interface, designed to BS 7273-4, and prove the shutter closes on the alarm signal at commissioning.

Can a fire shutter in Hawick 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 Hawick 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 Hawick

Working in Hawick? We also take on jobs in Galashiels, Kelso, Peebles and across the Scottish Borders.

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