Fire shutters for properties in Tynemouth
Whether your property is in the centre of Tynemouth or on its edges, it is included in our Tyne and Wear coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include North Shields, South Shields and Whitley Bay.
Tynemouth is roughly 8 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The fire rating belongs to the manufacturer's tested product, so every fire shutter we quote in Tynemouth comes with that product's test evidence.
Fire shutters for buildings in Tynemouth are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Tynemouth
Options we specify for properties in Tynemouth:
- 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.
Guide prices for Tynemouth
| 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 Tynemouth too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Tynemouth
In Tynemouth, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Tynemouth
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.
Is the survey free in Tynemouth?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Tynemouth are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Tynemouth?
We use the same UK guide prices in Tynemouth; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.