Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Edinburgh
Book fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Edinburgh: send the postcode, the type of shutter and what it is doing, and we will arrange a visit.
Expect fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Edinburgh to start from £145 ex VAT (£174 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.
- EH1 and nearby
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Scotland
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
How fire shutter servicing & drop tests works, and what to ask for
Regular testing also gives staff a chance to see how the shutter behaves and keep the area clear. The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected.
A drop test checks that the shutter closes fully, at a controlled speed, when the fire signal or release is triggered. Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters.
What's included
- Full drop test under fire signal or release
- Remedials priced on the day
- Written report for your fire log book
- Coordination with your alarm contractor
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
- Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
Guide prices in Edinburgh
| 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.
Edinburgh and surrounding towns
We cover Edinburgh and the surrounding EH1 district as part of our work across Edinburgh & the Lothians, along with nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.
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.
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.
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests: common questions
Do you cover Edinburgh?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Edinburgh. We also cover nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.
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 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.
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.
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.
Do your guide prices include VAT?
Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.