Quick answer
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Cambridgeshire. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Cambridge
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Cambridgeshire
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
What this work can involve
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Cambridgeshire 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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Cambridgeshire
| 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
Can you service fire shutters at our Cambridgeshire site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the East of England. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Cambridgeshire 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 happens if a fire shutter in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire we cover
We cover 7 towns in Cambridgeshire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Cambridge, Peterborough, Wisbech, St Neots.
Other services in Cambridgeshire
- Door automation and controls
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door repairs
- Fire shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.