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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Colchester

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Colchester and the CO1 district, for most makes of shutter and door. Tell us what is wrong and we will price the visit.

In the CO1 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.

  • CO1 and nearby
  • Essex
  • England

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Choosing fire shutter servicing & drop tests for premises in Colchester

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.

Counter-height and kitchen fire shutters need the same testing as large shutters. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.

What's included

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

Guide prices in Colchester

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.

Colchester and surrounding towns

If your premises are in Colchester or nearby Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around CO1, 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.

Before you book in Colchester

Do you cover Colchester?

Yes. Colchester (CO1) is within our Essex coverage, along with nearby Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham.

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.

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 details help you quote quickly?

The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.

Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?

Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.

Get a fixed price in Colchester

Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.