In short
Need fire shutters tested at a site in New Malden? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- New Malden
- Postcode district
- KT3
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in New Malden
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Jobs we can carry out
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- 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 New Malden
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 New Malden is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in New Malden
| 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 New Malden
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our New Malden 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.
How often should fire shutters in New Malden 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 New Malden 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 New Malden
New Malden is in the KT3 postcode district in Greater London. We also cover Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Morden.
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Other services in New Malden
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock levellers
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Fire shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in New Malden. Last updated 19 October 2026.