At a glance
Keeping fire shutters in Stevenage (SG1) 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
- Stevenage
- Postcode district
- SG1
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Stevenage
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Typical scopes of work
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Stevenage
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 Stevenage is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
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
| 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 Stevenage: your questions
Can you service fire shutters at our Stevenage 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.
Do you test shutters in Stevenage 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.
How often should fire shutters in Stevenage 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 Stevenage
Our teams cover Stevenage (SG1) and nearby Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, along with the rest of Hertfordshire.
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Other services in Stevenage
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Fire shutters
- Door automation and controls
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Stevenage. Last updated 19 October 2026.