At a glance
Book fire shutter maintenance in Braintree with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Braintree
- Postcode district
- CM7
- Area
- Essex
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
Jobs we can carry out
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Braintree
In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: 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 Braintree is by the local fire and rescue authority.
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.
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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Braintree: your questions
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Braintree 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 happens if a fire shutter in Braintree 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 Braintree?
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 Braintree
Braintree is in the CM7 postcode district in Essex. We also cover Witham, Chelmsford, Maldon.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Witham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Chelmsford
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Maldon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Sudbury
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Haverhill
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Colchester
Other services in Braintree
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Impact traffic doors
- Door automation and controls
- Dock levellers
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Braintree. Last updated 19 October 2026.