Fire-rated roller shutters in Chatham
If your address has an ME4 postcode, it falls within our Kent coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include Gillingham (1 mile away), Rochester and Strood.
Chatham sits some 8 miles to the north of Maidstone.
Fire shutters for buildings in Chatham are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Chatham has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Chatham:
- 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.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
Guide prices for Chatham
| 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 Chatham; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Chatham before ordering
As an English town, Chatham follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Chatham
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.
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 Chatham?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Chatham are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Chatham?
Yes, we survey and fit in Chatham (ME4) as part of our Kent coverage.