Fire shutters in County Durham

The short version

When a fire engineer specifies a shutter for a site in County Durham, we supply a certified product that matches the rating, install it to the manufacturer's details and can maintain it afterwards.

Area: County Durham
Nation: England
Main town: Durham
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in County Durham

Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
Daily-use models. Where needed, the shutter can be motorised for daily traffic and still close on alarm.
Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.

What this work can involve

Installing a motorised fire shutter that also serves as the daily goods door between two warehouse compartments.
Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.

Fire shutter law in England

A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In County Durham, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around County Durham vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Guide prices

Fire shutters guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Fire shutter, single, with control panel and fail-safe closing	£4,495 – £11,995
Fire shutter service with drop test, per shutter	£125 – £265

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Your questions about fire shutters

Do you service fire shutters across the North East?

Yes. We service and drop-test fire shutters across the North East, including most makes we did not install, and provide a written report for each shutter. Servicing visits are chargeable at a fixed price per shutter.

How much does a fire shutter cost in County Durham?

Our guide price for a single fire shutter with control panel and fail-safe closing is £4,495 to £11,995 ex VAT, supplied and fitted. Size, rating and alarm interface set the final figure, which we confirm in writing after a free survey in County Durham.

Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in County Durham?

Usually, yes. We work with your fire alarm contractor to agree the cause-and-effect and the interface, designed to BS 7273-4, and prove the shutter closes on the alarm signal at commissioning.

Towns in County Durham we cover

We cover 12 towns in County Durham for fire shutters, including Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees.

Other services in County Durham

More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.