At a glance
Keeping fire shutters in Harrow (HA1) 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
- Harrow
- Postcode district
- HA1
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Harrow
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 Harrow is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Harrow are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Harrow
| 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 Harrow
What happens if a fire shutter in Harrow 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 Harrow?
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 Harrow is confirmed in writing.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Harrow 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 Harrow
Besides Harrow, we can survey and quote for sites in Wembley, Northolt, Greenford and the rest of Greater London.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wembley
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Northolt
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Greenford
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ruislip
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bushey
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ealing
Other services in Harrow
- Planned maintenance contracts
- PVC strip curtains
- Impact traffic doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock levellers
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Harrow. Last updated 19 October 2026.