At a glance
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Christchurch. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Christchurch
- Postcode district
- BH23
- Area
- Dorset
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Christchurch
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Typical scopes of work
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Christchurch
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 Christchurch is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Service and repair visits in Christchurch are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Christchurch
| 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
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Christchurch 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 Christchurch site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Dorset. 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch
Christchurch is in the BH23 postcode district in Dorset. We also cover Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole.
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Other services in Christchurch
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Christchurch. Last updated 19 October 2026.