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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Didcot

Book fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Didcot: send the postcode, the type of shutter and what it is doing, and we will arrange a visit.

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

  • OX11 and nearby
  • Oxfordshire
  • England
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What to know about fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Didcot

Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected.

A drop test checks that the shutter closes fully, at a controlled speed, when the fire signal or release is triggered. Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book.

What's included

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

Guide prices in Didcot

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 Didcot and nearby

Jobs in Didcot are planned as part of our Oxfordshire coverage, and visits can be combined with jobs in nearby Abingdon, Thatcham and Newbury. Planning rules are those of your local council in England.

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.

Your questions answered

Do you cover Didcot?

Yes. We survey, fit and repair fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Didcot and the OX11 district, as part of our coverage across Oxfordshire.

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.

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.

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 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.

Can I get a quote from photos?

Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.

Also available in Didcot

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

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