In short
Book fire shutter maintenance in Catford with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Catford
- Postcode district
- SE6
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Catford
- 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.
- 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.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
Fire shutter law in England
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Catford, the enforcing authority is the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Access, phasing and timing
Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Catford
| 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 Catford
How often should fire shutters in Catford 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.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Catford?
A written report for each shutter covering inspection findings, the drop test result, any defects and recommended actions — ready to file with your fire safety records.
What happens if a fire shutter in Catford 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Catford
Besides Catford, we can survey and quote for sites in Lewisham, Blackheath, Greenwich and the rest of Greater London.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lewisham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Blackheath
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Greenwich
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Beckenham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Peckham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bromley
Other services in Catford
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door replacement
- Bollards and door protection
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Catford. Last updated 19 October 2026.