Fire shutters in Tyne and Wear

Quick answer

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

Area: Tyne and Wear
Nation: England
Main town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Tyne and Wear

Fail-safe closing. If the alarm sounds or the power goes, the shutter drops at a governed speed and closes the opening.
Records. Commissioning and drop test records handed over for the fire safety file.
Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
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.

Jobs we can carry out

Fitting battery back-up, a beacon and a sounder to a new fire shutter on a service corridor.
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 safety duties for shutters in Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear is by the local fire and rescue authority.

Access, phasing and timing

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

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 long does fire shutter installation take at a Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear 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.

Towns in Tyne and Wear we cover

We cover 11 towns in Tyne and Wear for fire shutters, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead.

Other services in Tyne and Wear

More about Fire shutters. Last updated 19 October 2026.