In short
Keeping fire shutters in Northolt (UB5) 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
- Northolt
- Postcode district
- UB5
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
What this work can involve
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Northolt
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 Northolt is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Keeping your site running during the work
On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Northolt?
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.
How often should fire shutters in Northolt 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 happens if a fire shutter in Northolt 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 Northolt
Besides Northolt, we can survey and quote for sites in Greenford, Harrow, Southall and the rest of Greater London.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Greenford
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Harrow
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Southall
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ruislip
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wembley
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hayes
Other services in Northolt
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- High-speed doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock levellers
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Northolt. Last updated 19 October 2026.