Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in Dudley
We cover Dudley and the DY1 postcode district as part of West Midlands; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. We also cover Brierley Hill, Tipton and Kingswinford, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Dudley is roughly 8 miles west of Birmingham.
Fire shutters for buildings in Dudley are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Dudley has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
What can you choose in Dudley?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Dudley:
- 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 Dudley
| 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 Dudley; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Dudley
In Dudley, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Dudley
How often should a fire shutter be tested?
Manufacturers and guidance such as BS 9999 recommend servicing at least once a year, including a drop test. Busy sites or insurers may ask for more often.
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 Dudley?
The guide prices above apply in Dudley. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Is the survey free in Dudley?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Dudley are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.