Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Swanley

At a glance

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: Swanley
Postcode district: BR8
Area: Kent
Guide price: £125 – £265

What our engineers check and fix

Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.

What this work can involve

Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.

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 Swanley, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.

How the work is organised

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 Swanley

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests guide prices
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.

Questions from businesses in Swanley

How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Swanley?

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 Swanley is confirmed in writing.

How often should fire shutters in Swanley 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 Swanley 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 Swanley

Besides Swanley, we can survey and quote for sites in Bexley, Orpington, Sidcup and the rest of Kent.

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