At a glance
Keeping fire shutters in Bideford (EX39) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.
- Town
- Bideford
- Postcode district
- EX39
- Area
- Devon
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
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.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Bideford
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 Bideford is by 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.
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 records do we get after a fire shutter service in Bideford?
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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Bideford?
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 Bideford is confirmed in writing.
What happens if a fire shutter in Bideford 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Bideford
Working in Bideford? We also take on jobs in Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter and across Devon.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Barnstaple
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Exeter
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Newton Abbot
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Plymouth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Exmouth
Other services in Bideford
- Fire shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock levellers
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Bideford. Last updated 19 October 2026.