Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wimbledon

At a glance

Keeping fire shutters in Wimbledon (SW19) 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: Wimbledon
Postcode district: SW19
Area: Greater London
Guide price: £125 – £265

What's included

Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.

What this work can involve

Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.

Fire shutter law in England

A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Wimbledon, the enforcing authority is the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).

Access, phasing and timing

Service and repair visits in Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests 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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wimbledon: your questions

Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Wimbledon 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.

What happens if a fire shutter in Wimbledon 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.

How often should fire shutters in Wimbledon 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.

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