At a glance
Keeping fire shutters in Lockerbie (DG11) 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
- Lockerbie
- Postcode district
- DG11
- Area
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Lockerbie
In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: 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 Lockerbie is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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.
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
Can you service fire shutters at our Lockerbie site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Dumfries and Galloway. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Lockerbie?
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 Lockerbie is confirmed in writing.
What happens if a fire shutter in Lockerbie 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 Lockerbie
Besides Lockerbie, we can survey and quote for sites in Annan, Dumfries, Hawick and the rest of Dumfries and Galloway.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hawick
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Galashiels
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Kelso
Other services in Lockerbie
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Door automation and controls
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Lockerbie. Last updated 19 October 2026.