The short version
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Argyll and Bute tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Oban
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Typical scopes of work
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Argyll and Bute?
The dutyholder, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service may ask how the shutters are maintained.
How the work is organised
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Argyll and Bute
| 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.
Guide prices apply to mainland UK sites. For Argyll and Bute, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
Do you test shutters in Argyll and Bute 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 Argyll and Bute?
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 Argyll and Bute is confirmed in writing.
How often should fire shutters in Argyll and Bute 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.
Towns in Argyll and Bute we cover
We cover 4 towns in Argyll and Bute for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Oban, Helensburgh, Dunoon, Campbeltown. Island and remote sites are covered by arrangement.
Other services in Argyll and Bute
- Sectional overhead doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock levellers
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.