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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chelmsford

We cover Chelmsford and nearby Billericay, Witham and Maldon for fire shutter servicing & drop tests, on shutters other companies fitted as well as our own.

Expect fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chelmsford to start from £145 ex VAT (£174 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.

  • CM1 and nearby
  • Essex
  • England
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What to know about fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Chelmsford

We can test shutters linked to the fire alarm in coordination with your alarm contractor. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.

Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected.

Specification options

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

Guide prices in Chelmsford

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 Chelmsford and nearby

If your premises are in Chelmsford or nearby Billericay, Witham and Maldon, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around CM1, and we will arrange a time.

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.

Your questions answered

Do you cover Chelmsford?

Yes. Chelmsford (CM1) is within our Essex coverage, along with nearby Billericay, Witham and Maldon.

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.

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.

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 you fit outside trading hours?

Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.

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See everything we do in Chelmsford, across Essex, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.

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