Quick answer
Fire shutters for warehouses, factories, shopping centres and public buildings in Consett. We supply shutters carrying the manufacturer's fire test evidence and install them to the certified specification, linked to your fire alarm.
- Town
- Consett
- Postcode district
- DH8
- Area
- County Durham
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Warning devices. Audible and visual warnings let people know the shutter is about to close.
- Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
What this work can involve
- Building up a blockwork wall to the tested construction before fitting a new compartment fire shutter.
- Replacing an obsolete kitchen servery fire shutter with a new shutter released by the fire alarm panel.
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Consett
In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Consett is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
Prices for fire shutters in Consett
| 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
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Consett?
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.
How long does fire shutter installation take at a Consett 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.
Who maintains a fire shutter at our Consett premises?
The person in control of the premises: the responsible person in England and Wales, the dutyholder in Scotland, or in Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties. Check your lease to see whether landlord or tenant arranges servicing.
Fire shutters near Consett
Our teams cover Consett (DH8) and nearby Stanley, Chester-le-Street, Durham, along with the rest of County Durham.
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Other services in Consett
- High-speed doors
- Complete loading bays
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock shelters and seals
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Consett. Last updated 19 October 2026.