Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Westminster
We cover Westminster and nearby Pimlico, Chelsea and Battersea for fire shutter servicing & drop tests, on shutters other companies fitted as well as our own.
Expect fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Westminster to start from £145 ex VAT (£174 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.
- SW1 and nearby
- Greater London
- England
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
Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.
Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work. The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected.
Options we can specify
- Remedials priced on the day
- Closing speed and governor checks
- Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
- Written report for your fire log book
- Coordination with your alarm contractor
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
Guide prices in Westminster
| 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 Westminster and nearby
If your premises are in Westminster or nearby Pimlico, Chelsea and Battersea, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around SW1, 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
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.
Before you book in Westminster
Do you cover Westminster?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Westminster. We also cover nearby Pimlico, Chelsea and Battersea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Also available in Westminster
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- Retractable security grilles in Westminster
See everything we do in Westminster, across Greater London, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.
Get a fixed price in Westminster
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.