Our fire-rated roller shutters service in Thornaby-on-Tees
Thornaby-on-Tees sits some 41 miles to the north of York.
Conveyor openings, kitchen hatches and doors between warehouse compartments are typical places a fire shutter is needed in commercial buildings in Thornaby-on-Tees.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in Thornaby-on-Tees, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
Surveys in Thornaby-on-Tees and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across North Yorkshire. Our coverage around Thornaby-on-Tees also includes Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham and Middlesbrough.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Thornaby-on-Tees
Options we specify for properties in Thornaby-on-Tees:
- 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.
Prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Thornaby-on-Tees
| 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 Thornaby-on-Tees is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Thornaby-on-Tees
In Thornaby-on-Tees, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to fail safe, closing under gravity at a controlled speed when the release is triggered or power is lost, depending on the system.
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.
Do you cover Thornaby-on-Tees?
Yes. Thornaby-on-Tees and the TS17 postcode district are part of our coverage across North Yorkshire.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Thornaby-on-Tees confirms the specification and fixes the price.