Quick answer
We can service fire shutters across Scotland in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Edinburgh
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
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.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Edinburgh and the Lothians are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians is confirmed in writing.
What happens if a fire shutter in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians we cover
We cover 6 towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
Other services in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- High-speed doors
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door installation
- Impact traffic doors
- PVC strip curtains
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.