Fire shutters for properties in Billingham
Billingham is part of our County Durham coverage, and addresses in the TS23 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of County Durham. Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and Thornaby-on-Tees are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Billingham sits some 17 miles to the south-east of Durham.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Billingham has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Fire shutters for buildings in Billingham are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
What can you choose in Billingham?
The main choices for fire-rated roller shutters in Billingham:
- 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.
- 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.
Prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Billingham
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Billingham too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Billingham
As an English town, Billingham follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Billingham
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Billingham?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Billingham are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Billingham?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Billingham in the usual way; it is covered as part of County Durham.