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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Bedford

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests for commercial and public buildings in Bedford, Bedfordshire, with the price agreed before work starts.

Expect fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Bedford to start from £145 ex VAT (£174 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.

  • MK40 and nearby
  • Bedfordshire
  • England
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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Bedford: the essentials

A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire. A drop test checks that the shutter closes fully, at a controlled speed, when the fire signal or release is triggered.

Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.

What's included

  • Full drop test under fire signal or release
  • Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
  • Written report for your fire log book
  • Closing speed and governor checks
  • Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
  • Coordination with your alarm contractor
A technician with a tablet checking a fire shutter in a service corridor

Guide prices in Bedford

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests guide prices
OptionEx VATInc VAT
Remedial repairs found on testAfter surveyAfter survey
Additional shutters on the same visit, each£95 to £180£114 to £216
Fire shutter service and drop test, per shutter£145 to £280£174 to £336

Your fixed price is agreed before any parts are fitted. Try the quote tool.

Bedford and surrounding towns

For Bedford and the MK40 postcode district we survey, supply, fit and repair. Luton is about 18 miles away, and we also cover nearby Ampthill, St Neots and Rushden.

Rules in England

Fire safety law and fire shutters

In England fire shutters form part of a building's fire precautions under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must keep them maintained in efficient working order and good repair, which in practice means regular drop testing with written records.

How it works

  1. Describe the fault

    Tell us what the shutter is doing, the make if you know it, and send a photo or video.

  2. Engineer visit

    An engineer inspects the shutter, finds the cause and makes it safe.

  3. Fixed repair price

    You get the repair price before parts are fitted; simple fixes are often done on the first visit.

  4. Tested and reported

    Limits and safety devices are checked, and you get a note of what was done.

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests: common questions

Do you cover Bedford?

Yes. Bedford (MK40) is within our Bedfordshire coverage, along with nearby Ampthill, St Neots and Rushden.

Is fire shutter testing a legal requirement?

Fire shutters are part of a building's fire precautions, and the fire safety law in each UK nation requires those precautions to be maintained in efficient working order. Regular drop testing with records is how that is shown.

Will the test set off my fire alarm?

We coordinate with you and your alarm contractor so the shutter can be tested without unwanted alarm calls.

How often should fire shutters be drop tested?

Most manufacturers and industry guidance call for at least one test and service a year, with more frequent checks for busy or critical shutters. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and your fire risk assessment.

How long does it take from order to fitting?

Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.

Can I get a quote from photos?

Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.

Other services in Bedford

See everything we do in Bedford, across Bedfordshire, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.

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