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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Dumfries & Galloway

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Dumfries & Galloway, including Dumfries, Stranraer and Newton Stewart, for most makes of shutter and door.

Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Dumfries & Galloway 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.

  • Scotland
  • 4 towns covered
  • From £145 + VAT
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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Dumfries & Galloway: the essentials

The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work. Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters.

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.

Options we can specify

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

Guide prices in Dumfries & Galloway

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 Dumfries & Galloway

We cover Dumfries & Galloway from Dumfries to Stranraer, Newton Stewart and Kirkcudbright, with 4 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Scotland, and we check the position at survey.

Rules in Scotland

Fire safety law and fire shutters

In Scotland the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 require the duty holder to keep fire safety measures, including fire shutters, maintained in efficient working order and good repair.

Towns we cover in Dumfries & Galloway

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

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.

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.

Is the survey free?

Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.

Who carries out the work?

Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.

Other services in Dumfries & Galloway

See everything we do in Dumfries & Galloway, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.

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