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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Darlington

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Darlington and the DL3 district, for most makes of shutter and door. Tell us what is wrong and we will price the visit.

In the DL3 area, fire shutter servicing & drop tests typically costs £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT). We confirm a fixed price before any parts are fitted.

  • DL3 and nearby
  • County Durham
  • England
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How fire shutter servicing & drop tests works, and what to ask for

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.

The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.

Specification options

  • Coordination with your alarm contractor
  • Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
  • Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
  • Fusible link and alarm interface checks
  • Full drop test under fire signal or release
  • Remedials priced on the day
A technician with a tablet checking a fire shutter in a service corridor

Guide prices in Darlington

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.

Covering Darlington and nearby

We cover Darlington, the DL3 district and nearby Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees and Thornaby-on-Tees, as part of our County Durham coverage.

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.

Before you book in Darlington

Do you cover Darlington?

Yes. We survey, fit and repair fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Darlington and the DL3 district, as part of our coverage across County Durham.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Also available in Darlington

See everything we do in Darlington, across County Durham, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.

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