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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Felixstowe

Need fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Felixstowe? Describe the problem, send a photo if you can, and we will confirm the price before an engineer visits.

In the IP11 area, fire shutter servicing & drop tests typically costs £145 to £280 ex VAT (£174 to £336 inc VAT). We confirm a fixed price before any parts are fitted.

  • IP11 and nearby
  • Suffolk
  • England
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Choosing fire shutter servicing & drop tests for premises in Felixstowe

Counter-height and kitchen fire shutters need the same testing as large shutters. A drop test checks that the shutter closes fully, at a controlled speed, when the fire signal or release is triggered.

Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained. Each visit is recorded with a certificate-style report for your fire safety log book.

What's included

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

Guide prices in Felixstowe

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.

Felixstowe and surrounding towns

Felixstowe sits in Suffolk, roughly 11 miles from Ipswich. Whether the job is in the IP11 district or nearby Harwich, Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, the survey and quote work the same way.

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 Felixstowe?

Yes. Felixstowe (IP11) is within our Suffolk coverage, along with nearby Harwich, Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester.

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.

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.

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.

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