In short
Keeping fire shutters in Woolwich (SE18) 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
- Woolwich
- Postcode district
- SE18
- Area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Woolwich
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
What this work can involve
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Woolwich
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 Woolwich is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Woolwich 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.
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
What happens if a fire shutter in Woolwich 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.
Do you test shutters in Woolwich outside working hours?
Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Woolwich?
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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Woolwich
Working in Woolwich? We also take on jobs in Canning Town, Thamesmead, Welling and across Greater London.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Canning Town
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Thamesmead
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Welling
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Eltham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Blackheath
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Barking
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- Industrial door replacement
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Woolwich. Last updated 19 October 2026.