In short
Need fire shutters tested at a site in New Milton? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- New Milton
- Postcode district
- BH25
- Area
- Hampshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in New Milton
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
Fire safety duties for shutters in New Milton
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 New Milton is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in New Milton?
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 New Milton is confirmed in writing.
Do you test shutters in New Milton 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 happens if a fire shutter in New Milton 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near New Milton
Besides New Milton, we can survey and quote for sites in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Hythe and the rest of Hampshire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Christchurch
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bournemouth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hythe
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Totton
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Poole
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Southampton
Other services in New Milton
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Impact traffic doors
- High-speed doors
- Bollards and door protection
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in New Milton. Last updated 19 October 2026.