Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in Kirkwall with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Kirkwall
- Postcode district
- KW15
- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Kirkwall
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
What this work can involve
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Kirkwall
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 Kirkwall is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Keeping your site running during the work
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 Kirkwall
| 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 Kirkwall, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if a fire shutter in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the Highlands and Islands. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How often should fire shutters in Kirkwall 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: other towns we cover
Kirkwall (KW15) 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 Thurso
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wick
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Elgin
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Fraserburgh
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Forres
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Nairn
Other services in Kirkwall
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Door automation and controls
- Sectional overhead doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door installation
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Kirkwall. Last updated 19 October 2026.