Quick answer
Keeping fire shutters in Portsmouth (PO1) 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
- Portsmouth
- Postcode district
- PO1
- Area
- Hampshire
- 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.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Jobs we can carry out
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Portsmouth?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Portsmouth 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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Portsmouth
| 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 Portsmouth: your questions
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Portsmouth?
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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Portsmouth 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth is confirmed in writing.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Portsmouth
Besides Portsmouth, we can survey and quote for sites in Gosport, Fareham, Ryde and the rest of Hampshire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Gosport
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Fareham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ryde
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Havant
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Waterlooville
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Cowes
Other services in Portsmouth
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- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Portsmouth. Last updated 19 October 2026.