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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gateshead

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests for commercial and public buildings in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, with the price agreed before work starts.

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

  • NE8 and nearby
  • Tyne and Wear
  • England
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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Gateshead: the essentials

Counter-height and kitchen fire shutters need the same testing as large shutters. The fusible link, alarm interface, governor, curtain, guides and bottom rail are all inspected.

A shutter that sticks, closes too fast or stops short can leave an opening unprotected in a fire. Fire safety law in each UK nation requires fire precautions, including fire shutters, to be maintained.

Options we can specify

  • Coordination with your alarm contractor
  • Fusible link and alarm interface checks
  • Counter, hatch and large fire shutters
  • Full drop test under fire signal or release
  • Curtain, guide and bottom rail inspection
  • Remedials priced on the day
A technician with a tablet checking a fire shutter in a service corridor

Guide prices in Gateshead

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.

Gateshead and surrounding towns

If your premises are in Gateshead or nearby Wallsend, Hebburn and Jarrow, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around NE8, and we will arrange a time.

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 Gateshead?

Yes. Gateshead (NE8) is within our Tyne and Wear coverage, along with nearby Wallsend, Hebburn and Jarrow.

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.

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.

Can you fit outside trading hours?

Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.

Other services in Gateshead

See everything we do in Gateshead, across Tyne and Wear, or read about fire shutter servicing & drop tests.

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