Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Chester-le-Street

In short

Keeping fire shutters in Chester-le-Street (DH3) 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: Chester-le-Street
Postcode district: DH3
Area: County Durham
Guide price: £125 – £265

What our engineers check and fix

Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.

Typical scopes of work

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.
Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.

Fire shutter law in England

A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Chester-le-Street, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

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.

Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests

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.

Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests

What happens if a fire shutter in Chester-le-Street 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.

What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Chester-le-Street?

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.

Do you test shutters in Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street

Our teams cover Chester-le-Street (DH3) and nearby Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Stanley, along with the rest of County Durham.

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