The short version
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Edinburgh. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Edinburgh
- Postcode district
- EH2
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
What this work can involve
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- 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
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 is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Edinburgh 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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Edinburgh
| 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
Can you service fire shutters at our Edinburgh 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Edinburgh 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.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh
Working in Edinburgh? We also take on jobs in Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Penicuik and across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Musselburgh
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dalkeith
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Penicuik
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Rosyth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Kirkcaldy
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dunfermline
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Edinburgh. Last updated 19 October 2026.