Fire shutter servicing and drop tests across Bristol

Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Bristol tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.

Visit price agreed before we attend

Covering Bristol and the surrounding area

Records for your safety file

Quick answer

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

Area: Bristol
Nation: England
Main town: Bristol
Guide price: £125 – £265

What's included

Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.

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.
Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Bristol

In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: 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 Bristol is by the local fire and rescue authority.

Keeping your site running during the work

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.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bristol

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.

Questions from businesses in Bristol

Can you service fire shutters at our Bristol site that we didn't buy from you?

Yes. We service most makes across the South West. 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 Bristol?

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 Bristol is confirmed in writing.

What happens if a fire shutter in Bristol 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.

Towns in Bristol we cover

We cover 4 towns in Bristol for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Bristol, Brislington, Fishponds, Avonmouth.

Other services in Bristol

More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.