The short version
Book fire shutter maintenance in Inverness with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Inverness
- Postcode district
- IV2
- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Inverness?
The dutyholder, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service may ask how the shutters are maintained.
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Inverness
| 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 Inverness, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Questions from businesses in Inverness
How often should fire shutters in Inverness 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 Inverness?
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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Inverness 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests: other towns we cover
Inverness (IV2) is covered by arrangement. Travel and access costs for island and remote sites are added and shown in your written quote.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Nairn
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Forres
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Elgin
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Fort William
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Blairgowrie
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Inverurie
Other services in Inverness
- Impact traffic doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door installation
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Inverness. Last updated 19 October 2026.