In short
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in the Highlands and Islands. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Inverness
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- 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.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
What this work can involve
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- 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 the Highlands and Islands
In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: 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 the Highlands and Islands is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Planning the work around your site
Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.
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.
Guide prices apply to mainland UK sites. For the Highlands and Islands, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our the Highlands and Islands site?
The person in control of the premises, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, under fire safety law. Leases often set out whether landlord or tenant arranges it, so check yours.
Do you test shutters in the Highlands and Islands 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 the Highlands and Islands 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.
Towns in the Highlands and Islands we cover
We cover 10 towns in the Highlands and Islands for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Inverness, Elgin, Fort William, Nairn. Island and remote sites are covered by arrangement.
Other services in the Highlands and Islands
- Complete loading bays
- Door safety upgrades
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door repairs
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.