Fire-rated roller shutters across Northumberland
Fire-rated roller shutters for commercial and public buildings in Northumberland, measured on site and fitted to the survey.
We have local pages for 6 towns in Northumberland, starting with Morpeth. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Tyne and Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire.
We work with your fire alarm contractor in Northumberland so the shutter closes on the right signal and the interface is tested at handover.
Towns we cover in Northumberland include:
- Fire shutters in Blyth
- Fire shutters in Cramlington
- Fire shutters in Ashington
- Fire shutters in Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Fire shutters in Hexham
- Fire shutters in Morpeth
Choosing fire-rated roller shutters for properties in Northumberland
Options we specify for properties in Northumberland:
- 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.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Northumberland?
| 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 Northumberland is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Northumberland
Across Northumberland, planning 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Northumberland: 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 Northumberland?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Northumberland are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Northumberland?
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.