Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Thatcham

Quick answer

Need fire shutters tested at a site in Thatcham? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.

Town: Thatcham
Postcode district: RG19
Area: Berkshire
Guide price: £125 – £265

How we look after doors in Thatcham

Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.

Examples of work we can quote for

Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.

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 Thatcham, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.

Guide prices

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests 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.

Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests

Do you test shutters in Thatcham 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 much does fire shutter servicing cost in Thatcham?

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 Thatcham is confirmed in writing.

What happens if a fire shutter in Thatcham 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 Thatcham

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