Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hertfordshire

The short version

Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Hertfordshire tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.

Area: Hertfordshire
Nation: England
Main town: Watford
Guide price: £125 – £265

How we look after doors in Hertfordshire

Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.

What this work can involve

Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.

Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Hertfordshire?

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

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.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hertfordshire

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests guide prices
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.

Questions from businesses in Hertfordshire

What happens if a fire shutter in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?

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 Hertfordshire is confirmed in writing.

What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Hertfordshire?

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 Hertfordshire we cover

We cover 18 towns in Hertfordshire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans.

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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.