At a glance
When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in Lowestoft, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.
- Town
- Lowestoft
- Postcode district
- NR32
- Area
- Suffolk
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Tested products. Shutters supplied with the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Lowestoft
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 Lowestoft is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
For busy sites in Suffolk the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Lowestoft 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.
Do you service fire shutters across Suffolk?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across Suffolk, 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.
Are your fire shutters in Lowestoft 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.
Fire shutters near Lowestoft
Working in Lowestoft? We also take on jobs in Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Stowmarket and across Suffolk.
- Fire shutters in Great Yarmouth
- Fire shutters in Norwich
- Fire shutters in Stowmarket
- Fire shutters in Ipswich
- Fire shutters in Felixstowe
- Fire shutters in Harwich
Other services in Lowestoft
- Impact traffic doors
- Complete loading bays
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- High-speed doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- PVC strip curtains
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Lowestoft. Last updated 19 October 2026.