Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Cheadle Hulme
Book fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Cheadle Hulme: send the postcode, the type of shutter and what it is doing, and we will arrange a visit.
In the SK8 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.
- SK8 and nearby
- Greater Manchester
- 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
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.
Counter-height and kitchen fire shutters need the same testing as large shutters. Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book.
Specification options
- Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
- Coordination with your alarm contractor
- Written report for your fire log book
- Full drop test under fire signal or release
- Fusible link and alarm interface checks
Guide prices in Cheadle Hulme
| 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.
Where we work around Cheadle Hulme
We cover Cheadle Hulme and the surrounding SK8 district as part of our work across Greater Manchester. Cheadle Hulme is around 8 miles from Manchester, and we also cover nearby Stockport, Hazel Grove and Wilmslow.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover Cheadle Hulme?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Cheadle Hulme and the SK8 district, as part of our coverage across Greater Manchester.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.