The short version
We can service fire shutters across the East of England in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Chelmsford
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Essex
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Essex?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
How the work is organised
On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Essex
| 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Essex: your questions
How often should fire shutters in Essex 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Essex site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the East of England. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Essex?
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 Essex we cover
We cover 21 towns in Essex for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester.
- Chelmsford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Colchester
- Harlow
- Grays
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Clacton-on-Sea
- South Benfleet
- Canvey Island
- Billericay
- Loughton
- Rayleigh
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
- Witham
- Maldon
- Waltham Abbey
- South Ockendon
- Harwich
Other services in Essex
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Dock shelters and seals
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.