The short version
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Waterlooville? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Waterlooville
- Postcode district
- PO7
- Area
- Hampshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Waterlooville
- 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.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- 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 Waterlooville
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 Waterlooville is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Waterlooville
| 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
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Waterlooville?
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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Waterlooville 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville
Besides Waterlooville, we can survey and quote for sites in Havant, Portsmouth, Fareham and the rest of Hampshire.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Chichester
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ryde
Other services in Waterlooville
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door installation
- Door automation and controls
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock levellers
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Planned maintenance contracts
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Waterlooville. Last updated 19 October 2026.