Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Greater Manchester

At a glance

We can service fire shutters across the North West in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.

Area: Greater Manchester
Nation: England
Main town: Manchester
Guide price: £125 – £265

What our engineers check and fix

Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.

Typical scopes of work

Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.

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 Greater Manchester, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Keeping your site running during the work

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.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester: your questions

How often should fire shutters in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester?

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 Greater Manchester is confirmed in writing.

What happens if a fire shutter in Greater Manchester 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.

Towns in Greater Manchester we cover

We cover 37 towns in Greater Manchester for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton.

Other services in Greater Manchester

More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.