The short version
Fire shutters for warehouses, factories, shopping centres and public buildings in Chichester. We supply shutters carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and install them to the certified specification, linked to your fire alarm.
- Town
- Chichester
- Postcode district
- PO19
- Area
- West Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Chichester
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
- Battery back-up. Back-up units maintain controlled closing during a mains failure.
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Chichester
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 Chichester is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Sites in and around Chichester 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.
Prices for fire shutters in Chichester
| 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
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Chichester?
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.
Do you service fire shutters across West Sussex?
Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across West Sussex, 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Chichester premises?
The person in control of the premises: the responsible person in England and Wales, the dutyholder in Scotland, or in Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties. Check your lease to see whether landlord or tenant arranges servicing.
Fire shutters near Chichester
Besides Chichester, we can survey and quote for sites in Bognor Regis, Havant, Littlehampton and the rest of West Sussex.
- Fire shutters in Bognor Regis
- Fire shutters in Havant
- Fire shutters in Littlehampton
- Fire shutters in Waterlooville
- Fire shutters in Portsmouth
- Fire shutters in Gosport
Other services in Chichester
- Industrial roller shutters
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Chichester. Last updated 19 October 2026.