The short version
Book fire shutter maintenance in Gravesend with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Gravesend
- Postcode district
- DA12
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Gravesend
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- 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.
Typical scopes of work
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Gravesend
In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Gravesend is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Gravesend 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 Gravesend
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Gravesend?
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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Gravesend?
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 Gravesend is confirmed in writing.
How often should fire shutters in Gravesend 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Gravesend
Gravesend is in the DA12 postcode district in Kent. We also cover Grays, Strood, South Ockendon.
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Other services in Gravesend
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Fire shutters
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Complete loading bays
- Dock levellers
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Gravesend. Last updated 19 October 2026.