The short version
Keeping fire shutters in Hounslow (TW3) 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
- Hounslow
- Postcode district
- TW3
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Hounslow
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Hounslow
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 Hounslow is by 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.
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.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
Can you service fire shutters at our Hounslow site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Greater London. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
What happens if a fire shutter in Hounslow 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.
Do you test shutters in Hounslow 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Hounslow
Hounslow is in the TW3 postcode district in Greater London. We also cover Isleworth, Heston, Twickenham.
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Other services in Hounslow
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Complete loading bays
- Fire shutters
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Hounslow. Last updated 19 October 2026.