At a glance
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Rochester. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Rochester
- Postcode district
- ME1
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Rochester
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Typical scopes of work
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- 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.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Rochester?
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.
Access, phasing and timing
Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Rochester
| 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
How often should fire shutters in Rochester 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.
Do you test shutters in Rochester 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Rochester 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 Rochester
Our teams cover Rochester (ME1) and nearby Chatham, Strood, Gillingham, along with the rest of Kent.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stanford-le-Hope
Other services in Rochester
- Fire shutters
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- High-speed doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Rochester. Last updated 19 October 2026.