Fire shutters for properties in Broadstairs
We cover Broadstairs and the CT10 postcode district as part of Kent; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Neighbouring towns we cover include Ramsgate (2 miles away), Margate and Deal.
Broadstairs sits some 40 miles to the east of Maidstone.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Broadstairs
The main choices for fire-rated roller shutters in Broadstairs:
- 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.
- 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.
Guide prices for Broadstairs
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Broadstairs can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Broadstairs
In Broadstairs, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
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.
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 Broadstairs?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Broadstairs are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Broadstairs?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Broadstairs in the usual way; it is covered as part of Kent.