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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Suffolk

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests across Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, for most makes of shutter and door.

Guide prices for fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Suffolk run from £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT) for the common jobs, with the exact figure fixed in writing before work starts.

  • England
  • East of England
  • From £145 + VAT
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How fire shutter servicing & drop tests works, and what to ask for

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. The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected.

Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for testing at least once a year, and more often for busy or critical shutters. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.

Features to choose from

  • Closing speed and governor checks
  • Remedials priced on the day
  • Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
  • Coordination with your alarm contractor
  • Fusible link and alarm interface checks
  • Written report for your fire log book
A technician with a tablet checking a fire shutter in a service corridor

Guide prices in Suffolk

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 Suffolk

We cover Suffolk from Ipswich to Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, with 8 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.

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.

Towns we cover in Suffolk

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

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.

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.

Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?

Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.

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.

Other services in Suffolk

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

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