Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Dover? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Dover
- Postcode district
- CT16
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
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 Dover, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Service and repair visits in Dover are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dover
| 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 Dover 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.
How often should fire shutters in Dover 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Dover 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 Dover
Besides Dover, we can survey and quote for sites in Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury and the rest of Kent.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Folkestone
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Deal
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Canterbury
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ramsgate
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Broadstairs
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Margate
Other services in Dover
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock levellers
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door installation
- PVC strip curtains
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Dover. Last updated 19 October 2026.