Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Grays
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Grays and the RM17 district, for most makes of shutter and door. Tell us what is wrong and we will price the visit.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Grays run from £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- RM17 and nearby
- Essex
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
What to know about fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Grays
Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.
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.
Options we can specify
- Remedials priced on the day
- 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
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
Guide prices in Grays
| 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.
Covering Grays and nearby
We cover Grays and the surrounding RM17 district as part of our work across Essex. Grays is around 17 miles from Southend-on-Sea, and we also cover nearby South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford.
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
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 Grays?
Yes. Grays (RM17) is within our Essex coverage, along with nearby South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford.
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.
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.
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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See everything we do in Grays, across Essex, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.
Get a fixed price in Grays
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.