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Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Houghton-le-Spring

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

In the DH4 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.

  • DH4 and nearby
  • Tyne and Wear
  • England
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Choosing fire shutter servicing & drop tests for premises in Houghton-le-Spring

We can test shutters linked to the fire alarm in coordination with your alarm contractor. 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. Faults found on test are reported straight away with a price for the remedial work.

Features to choose from

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

Guide prices in Houghton-le-Spring

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 Houghton-le-Spring and nearby

If your premises are in Houghton-le-Spring or nearby Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around DH4, 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.

Fire shutter servicing & drop tests: common questions

Do you cover Houghton-le-Spring?

Yes. We survey, fit and repair fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Houghton-le-Spring and the DH4 district, as part of our coverage across Tyne and Wear.

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.

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.

Do your guide prices include VAT?

Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.

What warranty do I get?

Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.

Also available in Houghton-le-Spring

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

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