At a glance
Keeping fire shutters in Glenrothes (KY7) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.
- Town
- Glenrothes
- Postcode district
- KY7
- Area
- Fife
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Glenrothes
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Glenrothes
In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: 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 Glenrothes is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Keeping your site running during the work
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 Glenrothes
| 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 Glenrothes: your questions
How often should fire shutters in Glenrothes 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Glenrothes?
Our guide price is £125 to £265 ex VAT per shutter per visit including a drop test. Multi-shutter sites usually cost less per shutter. The fixed price for your premises in Glenrothes is confirmed in writing.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes
Our teams cover Glenrothes (KY7) and nearby Kirkcaldy, Kinross, Dunfermline, along with the rest of Fife.
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Other services in Glenrothes
- Industrial door installation
- High-speed doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock levellers
- Door safety upgrades
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Glenrothes. Last updated 19 October 2026.