In short
Keeping fire shutters in Potters Bar (EN6) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.
- Town
- Potters Bar
- Postcode district
- EN6
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Potters Bar
- 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.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire shutter law in England
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Potters Bar, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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
Do you test shutters in Potters Bar outside working hours?
Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.
What happens if a fire shutter in Potters Bar 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Potters Bar site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Hertfordshire. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Potters Bar
Besides Potters Bar, we can survey and quote for sites in Barnet, Enfield, Borehamwood and the rest of Hertfordshire.
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Other services in Potters Bar
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door motor replacement
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- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock levellers
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Bollards and door protection
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Potters Bar. Last updated 19 October 2026.