In short
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Swadlincote. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Swadlincote
- Postcode district
- DE11
- Area
- Derbyshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Swadlincote
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
What this work can involve
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- 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.
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 Swadlincote, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
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 Swadlincote
| 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
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Swadlincote 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Swadlincote site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Derbyshire. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Do you test shutters in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote
Besides Swadlincote, we can survey and quote for sites in Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Derby and the rest of Derbyshire.
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Swadlincote. Last updated 19 October 2026.