Our fire-rated roller shutters service in Chorley
Surveys in Chorley and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Lancashire. Other towns nearby that we cover include Leyland, Darwen and Wigan.
For reference, Chorley lies about 9 miles south-east of Preston.
Conveyor openings, kitchen hatches and doors between warehouse compartments are typical places a fire shutter is needed in commercial buildings in Chorley.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Chorley comes with that product's test evidence.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Chorley
What you can choose when we survey in Chorley:
- 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 Chorley
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Chorley too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Chorley
As an English town, Chorley follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Chorley
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.
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 Chorley?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Chorley are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Chorley?
Possibly. A fire shutter must suit the building's fire strategy, and fire shutters forming part of building work need building control approval (a building warrant in Scotland). We recommend checking with your local council first.