At a glance
We can service fire shutters across East Sussex in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Hailsham
- Postcode district
- BN27
- Area
- East Sussex
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Hailsham
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Hailsham
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 Hailsham is by 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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hailsham
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Hailsham
Do you test shutters in Hailsham 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 Hailsham 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Hailsham?
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 Hailsham is confirmed in writing.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Hailsham
Besides Hailsham, we can survey and quote for sites in Eastbourne, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea and the rest of East Sussex.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Eastbourne
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Seaford
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hastings
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Crowborough
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Brighton
Other services in Hailsham
- Dock shelters and seals
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock levellers
- High-speed doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Hailsham. Last updated 19 October 2026.