Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chester-le-Street
From the DH3 postcode district outwards, we provide fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Chester-le-Street, with safety checks after every powered repair.
Expect fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chester-le-Street to start from £145 ex VAT (£174 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.
- DH3 and nearby
- County Durham
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Choosing fire shutter servicing & drop tests for premises in Chester-le-Street
Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.
Counter-height and kitchen fire shutters need the same testing as large shutters. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.
What's included
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
- Closing speed and governor checks
- Fusible link and alarm interface checks
- Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
- Remedials priced on the day
- Coordination with your alarm contractor
Guide prices in Chester-le-Street
| 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-le-Street and nearby
Our engineers travel across County Durham, including Chester-le-Street (DH3). We also cover nearby Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
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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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover Chester-le-Street?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Chester-le-Street. We also cover nearby Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.
What happens if a shutter fails the test?
We report it straight away, make it safe where possible, and give you a price for the repair so the opening is protected again.
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.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
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-le-Street
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.