Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Luton? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Luton
- Postcode district
- LU1
- Area
- Bedfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Luton
- 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.
- 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.
Typical scopes of work
- 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.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Fire shutter law in England
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person 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 Luton, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
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 Luton
| 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 Luton: your questions
How often should fire shutters in Luton 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Luton fails its test?
We tell you on the day, explain the cause and the risk, and quote any repair. Your fire risk assessor should know about a shutter that is out of service until it is fixed.
Do you test shutters in Luton 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Luton
Besides Luton, we can survey and quote for sites in Dunstable, Harpenden, Hitchin and the rest of Bedfordshire.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stevenage
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in St Albans
Other services in Luton
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Luton. Last updated 19 October 2026.