Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chester
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests for commercial and public buildings in Chester, Cheshire, with the price agreed before work starts.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chester run from £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- CH1 and nearby
- Cheshire
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chester: the essentials
We can test shutters linked to the fire alarm in coordination with your alarm contractor. A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire.
Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.
Options we can specify
- Written report for your fire log book
- Coordination with your alarm contractor
- Full drop test under fire signal or release
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
- Fusible link and alarm interface checks
- Remedials priced on the day
Guide prices in Chester
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial repairs found on test | After survey | After 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.
Covering Chester and nearby
Our engineers travel across Cheshire, including Chester (CH1). We also cover nearby Ellesmere Port, Halewood and Bebington, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
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
Describe the fault
Tell us what the shutter is doing, the make if you know it, and send a photo or video.
Engineer visit
An engineer inspects the shutter, finds the cause and makes it safe.
Fixed repair price
You get the repair price before parts are fitted; simple fixes are often done on the first visit.
Tested and reported
Limits and safety devices are checked, and you get a note of what was done.
Before you book in Chester
Do you cover Chester?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Chester. We also cover nearby Ellesmere Port, Halewood and Bebington.
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.
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.
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 you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
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.
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Get a fixed price in Chester
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.