Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dorchester

Quick answer

Keeping fire shutters in Dorchester (DT1) 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: Dorchester
Postcode district: DT1
Area: Dorset
Guide price: £125 – £265

What's included

Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.

Typical scopes of work

Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
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 Dorchester

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 Dorchester is by the local fire and rescue authority.

Keeping your site running during the work

On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dorchester

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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dorchester: your questions

What happens if a fire shutter in Dorchester 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.

Do you test shutters in Dorchester 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.

Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Dorchester 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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Dorchester

Dorchester is in the DT1 postcode district in Dorset. We also cover Weymouth, Yeovil, Poole.

Other services in Dorchester

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