The short version
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Newquay. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Newquay
- Postcode district
- TR7
- Area
- Cornwall
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Newquay
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 Newquay is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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
How often should fire shutters in Newquay 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.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Newquay?
A written report for each shutter covering inspection findings, the drop test result, any defects and recommended actions — ready to file with your fire safety records.
Do you test shutters in Newquay 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Newquay
Besides Newquay, we can survey and quote for sites in Truro, St Austell, Redruth and the rest of Cornwall.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Truro
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in St Austell
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Redruth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Camborne
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Falmouth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Plymouth
Other services in Newquay
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Fire shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door replacement
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Newquay. Last updated 19 October 2026.