Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in Sutton-in-Ashfield
We survey and install across Nottinghamshire, and Sutton-in-Ashfield is one of the towns covered. Other towns nearby that we cover include Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield and Alfreton.
For reference, Sutton-in-Ashfield lies about 13 miles north of Nottingham.
Fire shutters for buildings in Sutton-in-Ashfield are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
We work with your fire alarm contractor in Sutton-in-Ashfield so the shutter closes on the right signal and the interface is tested at handover.
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Sutton-in-Ashfield
What you can choose when we survey in Sutton-in-Ashfield:
- 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 Sutton-in-Ashfield
| 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 Sutton-in-Ashfield too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Sutton-in-Ashfield 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Sutton-in-Ashfield: questions
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.
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 Sutton-in-Ashfield?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Sutton-in-Ashfield are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Sutton-in-Ashfield?
The guide prices above apply in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.