Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in Felixstowe
Surveys in Felixstowe and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Suffolk. Harwich, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Felixstowe is roughly 11 miles south-east of Ipswich.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Felixstowe comes with that product's test evidence.
We work with your fire alarm contractor in Felixstowe so the shutter closes on the right signal and the interface is tested at handover.
What can you choose in Felixstowe?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Felixstowe:
- 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.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
Guide prices for Felixstowe
| 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 Felixstowe; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Felixstowe
In Felixstowe, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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 Felixstowe: questions
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.
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 you cover Felixstowe?
Yes. Felixstowe and the IP11 postcode district are part of our coverage across Suffolk.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Felixstowe?
We use the same UK guide prices in Felixstowe; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.