The short version
Need a compartment opening protected at premises in Peterlee? We survey the wall and opening, specify a fire shutter with the rating your fire strategy needs and coordinate the alarm interface with your contractor.
- Town
- Peterlee
- Postcode district
- SR8
- Area
- County Durham
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Peterlee
- Warning devices. Sounders and beacons to warn people before and during descent.
- Daily-use models. Motorised fire shutters that also work as everyday doors.
- 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.
- Certified install. We follow the certified installation details exactly, because the rating depends on them.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting a 120-minute fire shutter to a conveyor opening between production and storage compartments, released by the fire alarm.
- Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
- Coordinating commissioning with the fire alarm contractor so the shutter release is proven during the same visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Peterlee
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 Peterlee is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Guide prices for fire shutters
| 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.
Fire shutters in Peterlee: your questions
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Peterlee?
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 Peterlee 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 Peterlee 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 Peterlee
Besides Peterlee, we can survey and quote for sites in Seaham, Hartlepool, Houghton-le-Spring and the rest of County Durham.
- Fire shutters in Seaham
- Fire shutters in Hartlepool
- Fire shutters in Houghton-le-Spring
- Fire shutters in Durham
- Fire shutters in Sunderland
- Fire shutters in Chester-le-Street
Other services in Peterlee
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Peterlee. Last updated 19 October 2026.