Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Grays

In short

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

Town: Grays
Postcode district: RM17
Area: Essex
Guide price: £125 – £265

How we look after doors in Grays

Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.

What this work can involve

Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Grays

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 Grays is by the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

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.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Grays

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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Grays: your questions

Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Grays 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 Grays 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.

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

Yes. We service most makes across Essex. 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 Grays

Grays is in the RM17 postcode district in Essex. We also cover South Ockendon, Gravesend, Dartford.

Other services in Grays

More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Grays. Last updated 19 October 2026.