Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Kent

The short version

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

Area: Kent
Nation: England
Main town: Maidstone
Guide price: £125 – £265

How we look after doors in Kent

Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.

Typical scopes of work

Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.

Fire shutter law in England

A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Kent, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

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.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Kent

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.

Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests

Can you service fire shutters at our Kent site that we didn't buy from you?

Yes. We service most makes across the South East. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.

How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Kent?

Our guide price is £125 to £265 ex VAT per shutter per visit including a drop test. Multi-shutter sites usually cost less per shutter. The fixed price for your premises in Kent is confirmed in writing.

Do you test shutters in Kent outside working hours?

Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.

Towns in Kent we cover

We cover 23 towns in Kent for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells.

Other services in Kent

More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.