Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bathgate

At a glance

Need fire shutters tested at a site in Bathgate? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.

Town: Bathgate
Postcode district: EH48
Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians
Guide price: £125 – £265

What our engineers check and fix

Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
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.

Typical scopes of work

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.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Bathgate

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 Bathgate is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Access, phasing and timing

Service and repair visits in Bathgate 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

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

How often should fire shutters in Bathgate 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.

Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Bathgate 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.

Can you service fire shutters at our Bathgate site that we didn't buy from you?

Yes. We service most makes across Edinburgh and the Lothians. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Bathgate

Working in Bathgate? We also take on jobs in Livingston, Bo'ness, Grangemouth and across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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