Fire shutters for properties in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Ashton-in-Makerfield is roughly 17 miles west of Manchester.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Ashton-in-Makerfield has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Fire shutters for buildings in Ashton-in-Makerfield are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Ashton-in-Makerfield is part of our Greater Manchester coverage, and addresses in the WN4 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Greater Manchester. We also cover Golborne, Newton-le-Willows and St Helens, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Ashton-in-Makerfield
What you can choose when we survey in Ashton-in-Makerfield:
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
- RatingIntegrity ratings typically from 60 up to 240 minutes, depending on the tested product; smoke-rated versions only where tested to BS EN 1634-3.
Prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Ashton-in-Makerfield
| Fire-rated roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Fire shutter around 3,000 × 3,000 mm | £3,495 – £7,995 | £4,195 – £9,595 |
| Fire-rated counter shutter | £1,495 – £2,995 | £1,795 – £3,595 |
| Fire shutter service including drop test, per shutter | £125 – £245 | £150 – £295 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted unless stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Ashton-in-Makerfield is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Ashton-in-Makerfield is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Certification: We supply the manufacturer's test or certification evidence for the product we quote. We do not claim a rating on our own behalf.
- Your duties: In England and Wales, the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire safety equipment, including fire shutters, maintained in good working order.
- Alarm link: Linking a shutter to the fire alarm is coordinated with your alarm contractor so the shutter closes on the right signal; shutters across escape routes are normally released by local heat detection.
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, building control approval is needed, from the council or a registered building control approver.
How it works in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Frequently asked questions
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to fail safe, closing under gravity at a controlled speed when the release is triggered or power is lost, depending on the system.
What does a fire rating mean?
It is the time the tested shutter held back fire in a standard furnace test. The rating applies to the tested product installed as its manufacturer specifies.
Is the survey free in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Ashton-in-Makerfield are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Ashton-in-Makerfield confirms the specification and fixes the price.