Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in Gloucestershire with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Gloucester
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Gloucestershire
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
Jobs we can carry out
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Gloucestershire: your questions
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Gloucestershire 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Gloucestershire site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the South West. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire is confirmed in writing.
Towns in Gloucestershire we cover
We cover 7 towns in Gloucestershire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Kingswood, Stroud.
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.