At a glance
Book fire shutter maintenance in Dalkeith with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Dalkeith
- Postcode district
- EH22
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Dalkeith
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 Dalkeith is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
How the work is organised
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.
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.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
How often should fire shutters in Dalkeith 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 happens if a fire shutter in Dalkeith 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Dalkeith 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Dalkeith
Our teams cover Dalkeith (EH22) and nearby Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Penicuik, along with the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Other services in Dalkeith
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock levellers
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Dalkeith. Last updated 19 October 2026.