The short version
Book fire shutter maintenance in Canterbury with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Canterbury
- Postcode district
- CT1
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Canterbury
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
Typical scopes of work
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- 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 Canterbury, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
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 Canterbury
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Canterbury
Do you test shutters in Canterbury 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.
How often should fire shutters in Canterbury 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Canterbury site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Kent. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Canterbury
Our teams cover Canterbury (CT1) and nearby Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham, along with the rest of Kent.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Whitstable
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Herne Bay
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Faversham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ashford (Kent)
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Folkestone
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Deal
Other services in Canterbury
- Door automation and controls
- Impact traffic doors
- Complete loading bays
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Canterbury. Last updated 19 October 2026.