In short
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Seaham. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Seaham
- Postcode district
- SR7
- Area
- County Durham
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Seaham
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Typical scopes of work
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- 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.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Seaham?
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.
Access, phasing and timing
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Seaham
| 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
Do you test shutters in Seaham 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.
How often should fire shutters in Seaham be tested?
Follow the manufacturer and your fire risk assessment. A full service with closure test at least annually is common practice, with six-monthly visits on busy sites or shutters used daily.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Seaham?
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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Seaham
Besides Seaham, we can survey and quote for sites in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Peterlee and the rest of County Durham.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Chester-le-Street
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Durham
Other services in Seaham
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock levellers
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Seaham. Last updated 19 October 2026.