Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wick

Quick answer

Keeping fire shutters in Wick (KW1) 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: Wick
Postcode district: KW1
Area: Highlands and Islands
Guide price: £125 – £265

What the visit covers in Wick

Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.

Jobs we can carry out

Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.

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

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

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

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 Wick, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.

Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests

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

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 Wick 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 happens if a fire shutter in Wick 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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests: other towns we cover

We take on work in Wick (KW1) 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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