Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in Washington
Surveys in Washington and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Tyne and Wear. We also cover Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Hebburn, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
For reference, Washington lies about 6 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Washington 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 Washington are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Washington
The main choices for fire-rated roller shutters in Washington:
- 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 fire-rated roller shutters in Washington
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Washington can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Washington before ordering
As an English town, Washington follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Washington
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Washington?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Washington are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Washington?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Washington confirms the specification and fixes the price.