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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Harwich

From the CO12 postcode district outwards, we provide fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Harwich, with safety checks after every powered repair.

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

  • CO12 and nearby
  • Essex
  • England
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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Harwich: the essentials

Regular testing also gives staff a chance to see how the shutter behaves and keep the area clear. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.

A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire. Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book.

What's included

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

Guide prices in Harwich

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.

Where we work around Harwich

Our engineers travel across Essex, including Harwich (CO12). We also cover nearby Felixstowe, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.

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.

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests: common questions

Do you cover Harwich?

Yes. Harwich (CO12) is within our Essex coverage, along with nearby Felixstowe, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea.

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 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.

How long does it take from order to fitting?

Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.

Other services in Harwich

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