Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Cheltenham? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Postcode district
- GL50
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Cheltenham
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Cheltenham
| 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
What happens if a fire shutter in Cheltenham 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 much does fire shutter servicing cost in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham is confirmed in writing.
Can you service fire shutters at our Cheltenham site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Gloucestershire. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Cheltenham
Our teams cover Cheltenham (GL50) and nearby Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud, along with the rest of Gloucestershire.
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- PVC strip curtains
- Door automation and controls
- Door safety upgrades
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
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- Sectional overhead doors
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Cheltenham. Last updated 19 October 2026.