Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Derby

In short

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Derby. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.

Town: Derby
Postcode district: DE1
Area: Derbyshire
Guide price: £125 – £265

What the visit covers in Derby

Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.

Jobs we can carry out

Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.

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 Derby, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Keeping your site running during the work

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.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Derby

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

What happens if a fire shutter in Derby 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 Derby 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 records do we get after a fire shutter service in Derby?

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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Derby

Derby is in the DE1 postcode district in Derbyshire. We also cover Belper, Ilkeston, Heanor.

Other services in Derby

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