Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Rickmansworth
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Rickmansworth and the WD3 district, for most makes of shutter and door. Tell us what is wrong and we will price the visit.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Rickmansworth run from £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- WD3 and nearby
- Hertfordshire
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Rickmansworth: the essentials
Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained. Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book.
A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire. Regular testing also gives staff a chance to see how the shutter behaves and keep the area clear.
What's included
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
- Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
- Written report for your fire log book
- Full drop test under fire signal or release
- Closing speed and governor checks
- Coordination with your alarm contractor
Guide prices in Rickmansworth
| 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 Rickmansworth and nearby
If your premises are in Rickmansworth or nearby Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross and Bushey, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around WD3, 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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover Rickmansworth?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Rickmansworth. We also cover nearby Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross and Bushey.
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.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
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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Get a fixed price in Rickmansworth
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.