In short
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Harwich? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Harwich
- Postcode district
- CO12
- Area
- Essex
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Harwich
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Jobs we can carry out
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Harwich?
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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Service and repair visits in Harwich 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 Harwich
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you service fire shutters at our Harwich 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.
Do you test shutters in Harwich outside working hours?
Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Harwich 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Harwich
Besides Harwich, we can survey and quote for sites in Felixstowe, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea and the rest of Essex.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Felixstowe
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Clacton-on-Sea
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Colchester
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stowmarket
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Sudbury
Other services in Harwich
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- Industrial door repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door motor replacement
- PVC strip curtains
- Bollards and door protection
- Fire shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Harwich. Last updated 19 October 2026.