Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stornoway

At a glance

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Stornoway. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.

Town: Stornoway
Postcode district: HS1
Area: Highlands and Islands
Guide price: £125 – £265

What our engineers check and fix

Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.

Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Stornoway?

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.

Keeping your site running during the work

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 for fire shutter servicing and drop tests

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests 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 Stornoway, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stornoway: your questions

How often should fire shutters in Stornoway 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.

Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Stornoway 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.

What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Stornoway?

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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests: other towns we cover

We take on work in Stornoway (HS1) by arrangement; timing depends on travel and access, and any extra costs are set out in your quote before you commit.

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