Fire shutters in Ipswich
Fire shutters for commercial kitchens, warehouses and public buildings in Ipswich, Suffolk. Send a postcode and rough size for a guide price.
In Ipswich, fire shutters typically cost £2,895 to £9,495 ex VAT (£3,474 to £11,394 inc VAT) for the common sizes. The width of the opening matters more than the height, and electric operation adds to the price.
- IP1 and nearby
- Suffolk
- England
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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 Ipswich
Product certification and test evidence come from the manufacturer, and we provide the documentation with the shutter. Fire shutters are common in kitchens, serveries, plant rooms, warehouses and openings between compartments.
Escape routes and the effect of the shutter closing are checked against the fire strategy before ordering. They are usually linked to the fire alarm, and many also have a fusible link that releases the curtain in heat.
Features to choose from
- Commissioning and drop test on handover
- Manufacturer's test evidence and certification
- Governed closing speed for safety
- Alarm-linked closing with fusible link backup
- Counter, hatch and large-opening versions
- Fire resistance from 60 to 240 minutes, product dependent
Guide prices in Ipswich
| 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.
Where we work around Ipswich
We cover Ipswich, the IP1 district and nearby Harwich, Felixstowe and Stowmarket, as part of our Suffolk coverage.
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.
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.
Fire shutters: common questions
Do you cover Ipswich?
Yes. Ipswich (IP1) is within our Suffolk coverage, along with nearby Harwich, Felixstowe and Stowmarket.
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.
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.
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.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.