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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gwent

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Gwent, including Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool, for most makes of shutter and door.

Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gwent run from £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT) for the common jobs, with the exact figure fixed in writing before work starts.

  • Wales
  • 5 towns covered
  • From £145 + VAT
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What to know about fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gwent

Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book. 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.

Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained. Regular testing also gives staff a chance to see how the shutter behaves and keep the area clear.

Options we can specify

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

Guide prices in Gwent

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.

Covering Gwent

We cover Gwent from Newport to Cwmbran, Pontypool and Ebbw Vale, with 5 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Wales, and we check the position at survey.

Rules in Wales

Fire safety law and fire shutters

In Wales the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also applies. Fire shutters are part of the fire precautions, and the responsible person must keep them maintained in efficient working order, with regular drop testing and records.

Towns we cover in Gwent

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

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.

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.

Who carries out the work?

Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.

Other services in Gwent

See everything we do in Gwent, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.

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