Quick answer
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Orpington. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Orpington
- Postcode district
- BR6
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Orpington
- 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.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- 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.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Orpington
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 Orpington is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Orpington 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 Orpington
| 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
Can you service fire shutters at our Orpington 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 Orpington 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Orpington 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 Orpington
Besides Orpington, we can survey and quote for sites in Sidcup, Swanley, Bromley and the rest of Greater London.
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Other services in Orpington
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door replacement
- Bollards and door protection
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Orpington. Last updated 19 October 2026.