Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Motherwell
Need fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Motherwell? Describe the problem, send a photo if you can, and we will confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Motherwell run from £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- ML1 and nearby
- Lanarkshire
- Scotland
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Motherwell: the essentials
Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work. We can test shutters linked to the fire alarm in coordination with your alarm contractor.
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.
Specification options
- Full drop test under fire signal or release
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
- Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
- Coordination with your alarm contractor
- Closing speed and governor checks
- Written report for your fire log book
Guide prices in Motherwell
| 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 Motherwell and nearby
Jobs in Motherwell are planned as part of our Lanarkshire coverage, and visits can be combined with jobs in nearby Hamilton, Wishaw and Coatbridge. Planning rules are those of your local council in Scotland.
Rules in Scotland
Fire safety law and fire shutters
In Scotland the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 require the duty holder to keep fire safety measures, including fire shutters, maintained in efficient working order and good repair.
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.
Before you book in Motherwell
Do you cover Motherwell?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Motherwell and the ML1 district, as part of our coverage across Lanarkshire.
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 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.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
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See everything we do in Motherwell, across Lanarkshire, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.
Get a fixed price in Motherwell
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.