At a glance
Keeping fire shutters in Paignton (TQ3) 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
- Paignton
- Postcode district
- TQ3
- Area
- Devon
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Paignton
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
What this work can involve
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Paignton?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
How the work is organised
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 Paignton
| 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 Paignton?
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 Paignton?
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 Paignton is confirmed in writing.
Do you test shutters in Paignton 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 Paignton
Besides Paignton, we can survey and quote for sites in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth and the rest of Devon.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Torquay
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Newton Abbot
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Exmouth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Exeter
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Plymouth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Tiverton
Other services in Paignton
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock levellers
- Impact traffic doors
- High-speed doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Paignton. Last updated 19 October 2026.