Fire shutters for properties in Sittingbourne
Whether your property is in the centre of Sittingbourne or on its edges, it is included in our Kent coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include Faversham (7 miles away), Gillingham and Chatham.
Sittingbourne is roughly 11 miles north-east of Maidstone.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in Sittingbourne, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Sittingbourne comes with that product's test evidence.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Sittingbourne
Ways to specify fire-rated roller shutters for Sittingbourne:
- 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.
Guide prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Sittingbourne
| 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 Sittingbourne; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Sittingbourne before ordering
In Sittingbourne, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 Sittingbourne?
The guide prices above apply in Sittingbourne. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Is the survey free in Sittingbourne?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Sittingbourne are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.