Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Greater London

At a glance

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Greater London. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.

Area: Greater London
Nation: England
Main town: London
Guide price: £125 – £265

What the visit covers in Greater London

Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.

Typical scopes of work

Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.

Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Greater London?

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 London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade) may ask how the shutters are maintained.

How the work is organised

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

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests guide prices
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.

Questions from businesses in Greater London

How often should fire shutters in Greater London 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.

Do you test shutters in Greater London 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 Greater London 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.

Towns in Greater London we cover

We cover 90 towns in Greater London for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including London, Islington, Westminster, Bexley.

Other services in Greater London

More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.