Quick answer
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in St Albans. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- St Albans
- Postcode district
- AL1
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
What this work can involve
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in St Albans
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 St Albans is by the local fire and rescue authority.
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 St Albans
| 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
How often should fire shutters in St Albans 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in St Albans?
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 St Albans is confirmed in writing.
What happens if a fire shutter in St Albans 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 St Albans
Besides St Albans, we can survey and quote for sites in Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead and the rest of Hertfordshire.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hatfield
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Borehamwood
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Watford
Other services in St Albans
- Industrial door repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in St Albans. Last updated 19 October 2026.