Fire-rated roller shutters across Highlands & Islands
Fire-rated roller shutters across Highlands & Islands: surveyed, made to measure and fitted, with guide prices below and a fixed price after survey.
Highlands & Islands covers Highland, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Orkney and Shetland, and we survey and fit throughout.
We have local pages for 9 towns in Highlands & Islands, starting with Inverness. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Aberdeen & North East Scotland, Dundee & Angus, Perth & Kinross.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Highlands & Islands has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Towns we cover in Highlands & Islands include:
- Fire shutters in Inverness
- Fire shutters in Aviemore
- Fire shutters in Fort William
- Fire shutters in Kirkwall
- Fire shutters in Lerwick
- Fire shutters in Nairn
- Fire shutters in Stornoway
- Fire shutters in Thurso
- Fire shutters in Wick
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Highlands & Islands
Options we specify for properties in Highlands & Islands:
- 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.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Highlands & Islands?
| 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 Highlands & Islands is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Highlands & Islands
Planning questions anywhere in Highlands & Islands go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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 Scotland, the duty holder under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 must keep fire safety measures maintained.
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, a building warrant from the council's building standards service is normally needed before work starts.
- 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.
How it works
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Highlands & Islands: questions
How often should a fire shutter be tested?
Manufacturers and guidance such as BS 9999 recommend servicing at least once a year, including a drop test. Busy sites or insurers may ask for more often.
Who is responsible for maintaining fire shutters?
The person responsible for fire safety in the building: the responsible person in England and Wales, the duty holder in Scotland or the appropriate person in Northern Ireland.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Highlands & Islands?
Possibly. A fire shutter must suit the building's fire strategy, and fire shutters forming part of building work need building control approval (a building warrant in Scotland). We recommend checking with your council first.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Highlands & Islands?
The guide prices above apply in Highlands & Islands. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.