Fire shutters in the West Midlands

The short version

We can install fire shutters in the West Midlands and across England on conveyor openings, serveries and compartment walls, with fail-safe closing, battery back-up and the paperwork your fire risk assessor will want to see.

Area: West Midlands
Nation: England
Main town: Birmingham
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in the West Midlands

Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
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.
Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.

What this work can involve

Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
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.

Fire safety duties for shutters in the West Midlands

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 the West Midlands is by the local fire and rescue authority.

Access, phasing and timing

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

Guide prices

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

Do you service fire shutters across England?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across England, 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 the West Midlands 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 you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in the West Midlands?

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.

Towns in the West Midlands we cover

We cover 18 towns in the West Midlands for fire shutters, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley.

Other services in the West Midlands

More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.