Quick answer
Keeping fire shutters in Northwich (CW9) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.
- Town
- Northwich
- Postcode district
- CW9
- Area
- Cheshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Northwich
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Typical scopes of work
- 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.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Northwich
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 Northwich is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
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
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you service fire shutters at our Northwich site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Cheshire. 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 Northwich 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.
How often should fire shutters in Northwich 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Northwich
Besides Northwich, we can survey and quote for sites in Winsford, Warrington, Runcorn and the rest of Cheshire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Winsford
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Warrington
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Runcorn
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Widnes
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Altrincham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Crewe
Other services in Northwich
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Dock levellers
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Northwich. Last updated 19 October 2026.