Fire shutters in East Sussex
We supply, fit and maintain fire shutters throughout East Sussex: Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings and the towns in between.
Guide prices for fire shutters in East Sussex run from £2,895 to £9,495 ex VAT (£3,474 to £11,394 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- South East
- From £2,895 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
What to know about fire shutters in East Sussex
Because they are part of the building's fire precautions, they must be maintained and tested regularly. The rating has to match the fire strategy for the wall the shutter sits in, which is set by the building's fire design. Fail-safe or gravity-closing designs let the curtain descend even if the power fails during a fire.
Counter-height fire shutters protect serving hatches and kitchen pass-throughs. They are usually linked to the fire alarm, and many also have a fusible link that releases the curtain in heat.
Specification options
- Alarm-linked closing with fusible link backup
- Governed closing speed for safety
- Commissioning and drop test on handover
- Fire resistance from 60 to 240 minutes, product dependent
- Fail-safe or gravity closing on power loss
- Manufacturer's test evidence and certification
Guide prices in East Sussex
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or multiple fire shutters | After survey | After survey |
| Fire shutter, opening up to 4m x 4m | £4,795 to £9,495 | £5,754 to £11,394 |
| Fire shutter, opening up to 2m x 2m | £2,895 to £5,495 | £3,474 to £6,594 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering East Sussex
We cover East Sussex from Brighton to Eastbourne, Hastings and Hove, with 8 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in England
Fire safety law and fire shutters
In England fire shutters form part of a building's fire precautions under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must keep them maintained in efficient working order and good repair, which in practice means regular drop testing with written records.
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
How it works
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Before you book in East Sussex
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to close on loss of power or on a fire signal, usually by gravity with a governed speed, so they fail safe.
What rating do I need?
The rating must match the fire-resisting wall the shutter is in, which is set by the building's fire strategy or fire risk assessment. We work from that, or from your fire engineer's specification.
Do you certify fire shutters?
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product. We supply certified shutters with their documentation and install them to the manufacturer's instructions.
Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
Other services in East Sussex
- Roller shutter repairs in East Sussex
- Manual roller shutters in East Sussex
- Roller grilles in East Sussex
- Perforated & punched shutters in East Sussex
- High-speed doors in East Sussex
- Aluminium roller shutters in East Sussex
- Retractable security grilles in East Sussex
- Industrial roller shutter doors in East Sussex
- Manual to electric conversion in East Sussex
See everything we do in East Sussex, or read about fire shutters.
Get a fixed price in East Sussex
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.