Quick answer
We can service fire shutters across Kent in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Margate
- Postcode district
- CT9
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Margate
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
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 Margate, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
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 Margate
| 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 happens if a fire shutter in Margate 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Margate site?
The person in control of the premises, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, under fire safety law. Leases often set out whether landlord or tenant arranges it, so check yours.
Do you test shutters in Margate 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Margate
Working in Margate? We also take on jobs in Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Deal and across Kent.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Broadstairs
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ramsgate
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Deal
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Herne Bay
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Canterbury
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Whitstable
Other services in Margate
- Fire shutters
- Industrial roller shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- PVC strip curtains
- Sectional overhead doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Complete loading bays
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Margate. Last updated 19 October 2026.