Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Wigston
From the LE18 postcode district outwards, we provide fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Wigston, with safety checks after every powered repair.
Expect fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Wigston to start from £145 ex VAT (£174 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.
- LE18 and nearby
- Leicestershire
- 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 Wigston: the essentials
The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.
We can test shutters linked to the fire alarm in coordination with your alarm contractor. A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire.
Options we can specify
- Full drop test under fire signal or release
- Remedials priced on the day
- Fusible link and alarm interface checks
- Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
- Closing speed and governor checks
- Written report for your fire log book
Guide prices in Wigston
| 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 Wigston and nearby
For Wigston and the LE18 postcode district we survey, supply, fit and repair. Leicester is about 4 miles away, and we also cover nearby Oadby, Market Harborough and Hinckley.
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.
Fire shutter servicing & drop tests: common questions
Do you cover Wigston?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Wigston and the LE18 district, as part of our coverage across Leicestershire.
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.
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 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.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
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Get a fixed price in Wigston
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.