Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in Reading with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Reading
- Postcode district
- RG1
- Area
- Berkshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Reading
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
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.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Reading?
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.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Reading 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 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Reading: your questions
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Reading 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.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Reading?
A written report for each shutter covering inspection findings, the drop test result, any defects and recommended actions — ready to file with your fire safety records.
What happens if a fire shutter in Reading 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Reading
Reading is in the RG1 postcode district in Berkshire. We also cover Wokingham, Yateley, Bracknell.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wokingham
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bracknell
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Sandhurst
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Maidenhead
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Camberley
Other services in Reading
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Door safety upgrades
- Complete loading bays
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Reading. Last updated 19 October 2026.