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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gainsborough

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gainsborough and the DN21 district, for most makes of shutter and door. Tell us what is wrong and we will price the visit.

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

  • DN21 and nearby
  • Lincolnshire
  • England
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What to know about fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gainsborough

Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.

Regular testing also gives staff a chance to see how the shutter behaves and keep the area clear. A drop test checks that the shutter closes fully, at a controlled speed, when the fire signal or release is triggered.

Specification options

  • Fusible link and alarm interface checks
  • Full drop test under fire signal or release
  • Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
  • Closing speed and governor checks
  • Coordination with your alarm contractor
  • Written report for your fire log book
A technician with a tablet checking a fire shutter in a service corridor

Guide prices in Gainsborough

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.

Where we work around Gainsborough

For Gainsborough and the DN21 postcode district we survey, supply, fit and repair. Lincoln is about 14 miles away, and we also cover nearby Retford, Scunthorpe and Worksop.

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 Gainsborough?

Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Gainsborough. We also cover nearby Retford, Scunthorpe and Worksop.

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.

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.

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.

Is the survey free?

Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.

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.

Also available in Gainsborough

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

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