At a glance
Book fire shutter maintenance in Purley with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Purley
- Postcode district
- CR8
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Purley
- 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.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Jobs we can carry out
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Purley
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 Purley 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
| 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
How often should fire shutters in Purley 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Purley?
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 Purley is confirmed in writing.
What happens if a fire shutter in Purley 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 Purley
Besides Purley, we can survey and quote for sites in Coulsdon, South Croydon, Wallington and the rest of Greater London.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Coulsdon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in South Croydon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wallington
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Croydon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Sutton
Other services in Purley
- Dock shelters and seals
- Bollards and door protection
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Purley. Last updated 19 October 2026.