Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in Dartford with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Dartford
- Postcode district
- DA1
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Dartford
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Dartford?
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.
Planning the work around your site
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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dartford
| 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
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Dartford?
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.
Do you test shutters in Dartford 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Dartford 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 near Dartford
Besides Dartford, we can survey and quote for sites in Erith, Bexley, Bexleyheath and the rest of Kent.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Erith
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bexley
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bexleyheath
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Swanley
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Welling
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Sidcup
Other services in Dartford
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door installation
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Dartford. Last updated 19 October 2026.