In short
We can service fire shutters across Hertfordshire in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Hemel Hempstead
- Postcode district
- HP1
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Hemel Hempstead
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- 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.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Hemel Hempstead
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 Hemel Hempstead is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead
| 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 Hemel Hempstead: your questions
How often should fire shutters in Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead?
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 Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead
Our teams cover Hemel Hempstead (HP1) and nearby Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden, along with the rest of Hertfordshire.
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Other services in Hemel Hempstead
- Dock levellers
- Door safety upgrades
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
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- Planned maintenance contracts
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- Sectional overhead doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Hemel Hempstead. Last updated 19 October 2026.