Quick answer
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in County Antrim. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Area
- Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Main town
- Belfast
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in County Antrim
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
Typical scopes of work
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland the person with fire safety duties (often called the appropriate person) has the duty under the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 to keep fire safety measures, including fire shutters, maintained and in efficient working order. Keeping test records is expected good practice. Enforcement in County Antrim is by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
Access, phasing and timing
On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in County Antrim
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Fire shutter service with drop test, per shutter | £125 – £265 |
| Repair visit (attendance and first hour) | £145 – £195 |
Guide prices excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. The visit price is agreed before we attend, and any repair is quoted before we carry it out.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in County Antrim: your questions
How often should fire shutters in County Antrim be tested?
Follow the manufacturer and your fire risk assessment. A full service with closure test at least annually is common practice, with six-monthly visits on busy sites or shutters used daily.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in County Antrim?
Our guide price is £125 to £265 ex VAT per shutter per visit including a drop test. Multi-shutter sites usually cost less per shutter. The fixed price for your premises in County Antrim is confirmed in writing.
Can you service fire shutters at our County Antrim site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Northern Ireland. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Towns in County Antrim we cover
We cover 8 towns in County Antrim for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus.
Other services in County Antrim
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock levellers
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutters
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door installation
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.