The short version
We can service fire shutters across Greater Manchester in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Oldham
- Postcode district
- OL1
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- 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.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
What this work can involve
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Oldham
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 Oldham is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Service and repair visits in Oldham 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 Oldham
| 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 records do we get after a fire shutter service in Oldham?
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.
How often should fire shutters in Oldham 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Oldham 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Oldham
Besides Oldham, we can survey and quote for sites in Chadderton, Royton, Failsworth and the rest of Greater Manchester.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Chadderton
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Royton
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Failsworth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Middleton
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Droylsden
Other services in Oldham
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door installation
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Hangar and large-span doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Oldham. Last updated 19 October 2026.