At a glance
We can service fire shutters across Greater London in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Romford
- Postcode district
- RM1
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Romford
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Romford
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 Romford is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
How the work is organised
Service and repair visits in Romford 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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Romford
| 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
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Romford?
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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Romford 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.
How often should fire shutters in Romford 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Romford
Working in Romford? We also take on jobs in Hornchurch, Dagenham, Ilford and across Greater London.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Brentwood
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- Hangar and large-span doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Romford. Last updated 19 October 2026.