The short version
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Ayrshire? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Area
- Ayrshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Ayr
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Ayrshire
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
What this work can involve
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Ayrshire
In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Ayrshire is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Keeping your site running during the work
Service and repair visits in Ayrshire are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
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.
Questions from businesses in Ayrshire
Do you test shutters in Ayrshire 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Ayrshire 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Ayrshire?
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 Ayrshire is confirmed in writing.
Towns in Ayrshire we cover
We cover 5 towns in Ayrshire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Kilwinning.
Other services in Ayrshire
- Complete loading bays
- High-speed doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.