Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in Dover
Surveys in Dover and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Kent. Neighbouring towns we cover include Folkestone (7 miles away), Deal and Canterbury.
Dover is roughly 36 miles east of Maidstone.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Dover has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Conveyor openings, kitchen hatches and doors between warehouse compartments are typical places a fire shutter is needed in commercial buildings in Dover.
What can you choose in Dover?
What you can choose when we survey in Dover:
- 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.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
Guide prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Dover
| 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 Dover; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Dover before ordering
Dover 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.
- 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.
How it works in Dover
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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Dover: 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.
Is the survey free in Dover?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do you cover Dover?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Dover in the usual way; it is covered as part of Kent.