Fire-rated roller shutters in Wick
If your address has a KW1 postcode, it falls within our Highlands & Islands coverage. Our coverage around Wick also includes Thurso, Kirkwall and Elgin.
Wick sits some 78 miles to the north-east of Inverness.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Wick 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 Wick are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Wick
The main choices for fire-rated roller shutters in Wick:
- 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.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
Guide prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Wick
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Wick; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Wick
Wick is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Wick: 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.
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.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Wick?
The guide prices above apply in Wick. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Do you cover Wick?
Yes. Wick and the KW1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Highlands & Islands.