At a glance
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Rayleigh tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Rayleigh
- Postcode district
- SS6
- Area
- Essex
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Rayleigh
- 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.
- 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.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Typical scopes of work
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Rayleigh?
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.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Rayleigh 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.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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
Do you test shutters in Rayleigh 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Rayleigh 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.
How often should fire shutters in Rayleigh 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Rayleigh
Our teams cover Rayleigh (SS6) and nearby South Benfleet, Wickford, Canvey Island, along with the rest of Essex.
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Rayleigh. Last updated 19 October 2026.