Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ballymoney

In short

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Ballymoney. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.

Town: Ballymoney
Postcode district: BT53
Area: Antrim
Guide price: £125 – £265

How we look after doors in Ballymoney

Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.

What this work can involve

Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.

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 Ballymoney is by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

Planning the work around your site

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ballymoney

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests guide prices
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 Ballymoney: your questions

What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Ballymoney?

A written report for each shutter covering inspection findings, the drop test result, any defects and recommended actions — ready to file with your fire safety records.

Do you test shutters in Ballymoney outside working hours?

Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.

How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Ballymoney?

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 Ballymoney is confirmed in writing.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Ballymoney

Working in Ballymoney? We also take on jobs in Coleraine, Ballymena, Limavady and across County Antrim.

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