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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Hitchin

From the SG4 postcode district outwards, we provide fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Hitchin, with safety checks after every powered repair.

In the SG4 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.

  • SG4 and nearby
  • Hertfordshire
  • England
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Choosing fire shutter servicing & drop tests for premises in Hitchin

The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected. Counter-height and kitchen fire shutters need the same testing as large shutters.

A drop test checks that the shutter closes fully, at a controlled speed, when the fire signal or release is triggered. A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire.

Features to choose from

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

Guide prices in Hitchin

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 Hitchin and nearby

We cover Hitchin and the surrounding SG4 district as part of our work across Hertfordshire. Hitchin is around 21 miles from Watford, and we also cover nearby Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton.

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.

Before you book in Hitchin

Do you cover Hitchin?

Yes. We survey, fit and repair fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Hitchin and the SG4 district, as part of our coverage across Hertfordshire.

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.

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 you repair shutters fitted by other companies?

Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.

Can you fit outside trading hours?

Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.

Also available in Hitchin

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

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