In short
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Herefordshire. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Area
- Herefordshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Hereford
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Herefordshire
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Herefordshire
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 Herefordshire 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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Herefordshire
| 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
Can you service fire shutters at our Herefordshire site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the West Midlands. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How often should fire shutters in Herefordshire 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.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Herefordshire?
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.
Towns in Herefordshire we cover
We cover 4 towns in Herefordshire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury.
Other services in Herefordshire
- Industrial door replacement
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock levellers
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Fire shutters
- High-speed doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.