In short
When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in Felixstowe, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.
- Town
- Felixstowe
- Postcode district
- IP11
- Area
- Suffolk
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Felixstowe
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Felixstowe
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 Felixstowe is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Prices for fire shutters in Felixstowe
| 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
Are your fire shutters in Felixstowe 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 Felixstowe 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.
Can a fire shutter in Felixstowe 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.
Fire shutters near Felixstowe
Working in Felixstowe? We also take on jobs in Harwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea and across Suffolk.
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- Fire shutters in Sudbury
Other services in Felixstowe
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Felixstowe. Last updated 19 October 2026.