The short version
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Maidstone. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Maidstone
- Postcode district
- ME14
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
What this work can involve
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Maidstone?
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.
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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Maidstone
| 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Maidstone: your questions
Do you test shutters in Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone
Our teams cover Maidstone (ME14) and nearby Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, along with the rest of Kent.
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Other services in Maidstone
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door replacement
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Maidstone. Last updated 19 October 2026.