At a glance
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Bishop's Stortford. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Bishop's Stortford
- Postcode district
- CM23
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
What this work can involve
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- 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 Bishop's Stortford
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 Bishop's Stortford is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Bishop's Stortford 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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bishop's Stortford
| 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 Bishop's Stortford
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Bishop's Stortford?
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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Bishop's Stortford?
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 Bishop's Stortford is confirmed in writing.
How often should fire shutters in Bishop's Stortford 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Bishop's Stortford
Besides Bishop's Stortford, we can survey and quote for sites in Harlow, Hoddesdon, Hertford and the rest of Hertfordshire.
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- Sectional overhead doors
- Door safety upgrades
- High-speed doors
- Door automation and controls
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Bishop's Stortford. Last updated 19 October 2026.