In short
Replacing an ageing fire shutter in Washington? We check the wall still suits the new shutter's tested specification, fit it with fire-stopping as detailed and prove it closes on alarm before we leave.
- Town
- Washington
- Postcode district
- NE38
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Certified install. Fitted strictly to the manufacturer's specification for fixings, wall type and fire-stopping.
- Battery back-up. Batteries keep the closing sequence under control even if mains power is lost.
- Records. You receive records of the installation, commissioning and first drop test for your files.
- Alarm interface. Release linked to the fire alarm and designed to BS 7273-4.
- Fail-safe closing. Controlled descent on alarm or power loss, with governor speed control.
Jobs we can carry out
- Supplying a fire shutter to a fire engineer's specification on a new-build unit, timed to the main contractor's programme.
- Fire-stopping the head and jambs of a replacement shutter exactly to the manufacturer's installation details.
- 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 Washington, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
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.
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.
Your questions about fire shutters
Can you link a fire shutter to our existing alarm in Washington?
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.
Are your fire shutters in Washington 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 much does a fire shutter cost in Washington?
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 Washington.
Fire shutters near Washington
Our teams cover Washington (NE38) and nearby Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Hebburn, along with the rest of Tyne and Wear.
- Fire shutters in Chester-le-Street
- Fire shutters in Houghton-le-Spring
- Fire shutters in Hebburn
- Fire shutters in Sunderland
- Fire shutters in Gateshead
- Fire shutters in Jarrow
Other services in Washington
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Complete loading bays
More about Fire shutters · industrial doors in Washington. Last updated 19 October 2026.