Our fire-rated roller shutters service in Newtownards
Newtownards is part of our County Down coverage, and addresses in the BT23 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of County Down. Other towns nearby that we cover include Bangor, Belfast and Carrickfergus.
Newtownards sits some 5 miles to the south of Bangor.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in Newtownards, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Newtownards has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Newtownards
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Newtownards:
- 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 Newtownards
| 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 Newtownards; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Newtownards
As in the rest of Northern Ireland, planning questions in Newtownards go to your local council, which has been the planning authority since 2015.
- Your duties: In Northern Ireland, the appropriate person under the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 must keep fire safety measures maintained.
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, building regulations approval is needed from council building control.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for maintaining fire shutters?
The person responsible for fire safety in the building: the responsible person in England and Wales, the duty holder in Scotland or the appropriate person in Northern Ireland.
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 Newtownards?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Newtownards?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Newtownards confirms the specification and fixes the price.