The short version
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Harlow tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Harlow
- Postcode district
- CM20
- Area
- Essex
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
Jobs we can carry out
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- 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 Harlow
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 Harlow is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Harlow 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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Harlow
| 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
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Harlow 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.
How often should fire shutters in Harlow 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 records do we get after a fire shutter service in Harlow?
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 Harlow
Harlow is in the CM20 postcode district in Essex. We also cover Hoddesdon, Bishop's Stortford, Waltham Abbey.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Loughton
Other services in Harlow
- High-speed doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door installation
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Door safety upgrades
- PVC strip curtains
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Harlow. Last updated 19 October 2026.