Quick answer
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Gwent. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Area
- Gwent
- Nation
- Wales
- Main town
- Newport (Gwent)
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
What this work can involve
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Fire shutter law in Wales
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as it applies in Wales, 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 Gwent, the enforcing authority is South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Gwent 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 Gwent
| 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
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Gwent?
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 Gwent is confirmed in writing.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Gwent 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Gwent site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Wales. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Towns in Gwent we cover
We cover 7 towns in Gwent for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Newport (Gwent), Cwmbran, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale.
Other services in Gwent
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Sectional overhead doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door installation
- Door automation and controls
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.