At a glance
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Cornwall. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Area
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Truro
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Cornwall
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
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.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
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 Cornwall, the enforcing authority is 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 Cornwall
| 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
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Cornwall?
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 Cornwall is confirmed in writing.
What happens if a fire shutter in Cornwall 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Cornwall 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.
Towns in Cornwall we cover
We cover 6 towns in Cornwall for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Truro, Falmouth, St Austell, Camborne.
Other services in Cornwall
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock shelters and seals
- Fire shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- High-speed doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.