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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Portsmouth

From the PO5 postcode district outwards, we provide fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Portsmouth, with safety checks after every powered repair.

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

  • PO5 and nearby
  • Hampshire
  • England
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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. Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book.

We can test shutters linked to the fire alarm in coordination with your alarm contractor. Regular testing also gives staff a chance to see how the shutter behaves and keep the area clear.

Features to choose from

  • Full drop test under fire signal or release
  • Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
  • Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
  • Written report for your fire log book
  • Remedials priced on the day
  • Coordination with your alarm contractor
A technician with a tablet checking a fire shutter in a service corridor

Guide prices in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth and nearby

If your premises are in Portsmouth or nearby Gosport, Fareham and Ryde, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around PO5, 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

  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 Portsmouth?

Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Portsmouth. We also cover nearby Gosport, Fareham and Ryde.

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.

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 work with landlords and managing agents?

Yes. We quote, fit and service shutters for landlords, managing agents and facilities teams, including multi-site planned maintenance.

Also available in Portsmouth

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

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