Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wilmslow

At a glance

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

Town: Wilmslow
Postcode district: SK9
Area: Cheshire
Guide price: £125 – £265

What's included

Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.

What this work can involve

Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Wilmslow

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 Wilmslow 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.

Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wilmslow

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 Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow?

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 Wilmslow is confirmed in writing.

How often should fire shutters in Wilmslow 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.

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