Fire-rated roller shutters across Northamptonshire
We supply and fit fire-rated roller shutters throughout Northamptonshire, from Northampton to the smaller towns, with one written price per job.
We have local pages for 6 towns in Northamptonshire, starting with Northampton. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Rutland, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire.
Fire shutters for buildings in Northamptonshire are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Towns we cover in Northamptonshire include:
- Fire shutters in Northampton
- Fire shutters in Corby
- Fire shutters in Kettering
- Fire shutters in Wellingborough
- Fire shutters in Rushden
- Fire shutters in Daventry
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Northamptonshire
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Northamptonshire:
- 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.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Northamptonshire?
| 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 Northamptonshire can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire 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
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Northamptonshire: 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.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Northamptonshire?
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.
Is the survey free in Northamptonshire?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.