Fire-rated roller shutters in Chester-le-Street
For reference, Chester-le-Street lies about 6 miles north of Durham.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Chester-le-Street comes with that product's test evidence.
Fire shutters for buildings in Chester-le-Street are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
If your address has a DH3 postcode, it falls within our County Durham coverage. We also cover Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Chester-le-Street
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Chester-le-Street:
- 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.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
Prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Chester-le-Street
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Chester-le-Street is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Chester-le-Street
As an English town, Chester-le-Street 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Chester-le-Street
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Chester-le-Street?
Yes, we survey and fit in Chester-le-Street (DH3) as part of our County Durham coverage.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Chester-le-Street?
A fire shutter must suit the building's fire strategy, and fire shutters forming part of building work need building control approval (a building warrant in Scotland). If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.