In short
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Sandown. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Sandown
- Postcode district
- PO36
- Area
- Isle of Wight
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Sandown
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Examples of work we can quote for
- 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.
- 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 Sandown?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
How the work is organised
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 Sandown
| 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 Sandown, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Sandown: your questions
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Sandown?
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 Sandown 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 Sandown 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
Sandown (PO36) is covered by arrangement. Travel and access costs for island and remote sites are added and shown in your written quote.
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Other services in Sandown
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Door automation and controls
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Sandown. Last updated 19 October 2026.