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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Dorset

Need fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Dorset? We cover Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth and the rest of the area. Tell us what the shutter is doing and we will price the visit.

Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Dorset run from £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT) for the common jobs, with the exact figure fixed in writing before work starts.

  • England
  • South West
  • From £145 + VAT
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What to know about fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Dorset

Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained. A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.

A drop test checks that the shutter closes fully, at a controlled speed, when the fire signal or release is triggered. We can test shutters linked to the fire alarm in coordination with your alarm contractor.

Options we can specify

  • Coordination with your alarm contractor
  • Fusible link and alarm interface checks
  • 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
A technician with a tablet checking a fire shutter in a service corridor

Guide prices in Dorset

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 Dorset

We cover Dorset from Bournemouth to Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch, with 4 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.

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.

Towns we cover in Dorset

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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