At a glance
Book fire shutter maintenance in Berkshire with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Reading
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Berkshire
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Berkshire?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Berkshire
| 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.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
How often should fire shutters in Berkshire 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Berkshire site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the South East. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Berkshire?
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 Berkshire is confirmed in writing.
Towns in Berkshire we cover
We cover 9 towns in Berkshire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead.
Other services in Berkshire
- PVC strip curtains
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Dock shelters and seals
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door automation and controls
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.