Fire shutters in Chester-le-Street

At a glance

We can install fire shutters in Chester-le-Street and across County Durham on conveyor openings, serveries and compartment walls, with fail-safe closing, battery back-up and the paperwork your fire risk assessor will want to see.

Town: Chester-le-Street
Postcode district: DH3
Area: County Durham
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for fire shutters in Chester-le-Street

Tested products. Every shutter comes with its maker's furnace test or assessment evidence and performance declaration.
Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
Alarm interface. We agree the cause-and-effect with your alarm contractor and prove the release at commissioning.

Jobs we can carry out

Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.

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 Chester-le-Street, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

Prices for fire shutters in Chester-le-Street

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

Are your fire shutters in Chester-le-Street certified?

The certification belongs to the shutter: we supply products carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and Declaration of Performance, and install them to the certified specification so they perform as tested.

How long does fire shutter installation take at a Chester-le-Street site?

A single shutter is typically fitted in one to two days, with commissioning and alarm testing on top. Lead times for fire-rated products are confirmed with the quote, and work is planned around your operations.

Can a fire shutter in Chester-le-Street be fitted to any wall?

No. It must be fitted to a wall of the type covered by the manufacturer's test evidence, with fire-stopping as detailed. If your wall differs, we explain what building work is needed before the shutter is ordered.

Fire shutters near Chester-le-Street

Working in Chester-le-Street? We also take on jobs in Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Stanley and across County Durham.

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More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Chester-le-Street. Last updated 19 October 2026.