Quick answer
We can service fire shutters across Argyll and Bute in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Oban
- Postcode district
- PA34
- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Oban
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire shutter law in Scotland
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the dutyholder must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Oban, the enforcing authority is the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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 Oban, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do you test shutters in Oban 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 often should fire shutters in Oban 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Oban site?
The person in control of the premises, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, under fire safety law. Leases often set out whether landlord or tenant arranges it, so check yours.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests: other towns we cover
Oban (PA34) is covered by arrangement. Travel and access costs for island and remote sites are added and shown in your written quote.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Fort William
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dunoon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Helensburgh
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Greenock
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dumbarton
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Clydebank
Other services in Oban
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Impact traffic doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial roller shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Oban. Last updated 19 October 2026.