In short
Keeping fire shutters in Wishaw (ML2) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.
- Town
- Wishaw
- Postcode district
- ML2
- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
What this work can involve
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- 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 Scotland
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the dutyholder 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 Wishaw, the enforcing authority is the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
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.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
How often should fire shutters in Wishaw 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Wishaw 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Wishaw 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Wishaw
Working in Wishaw? We also take on jobs in Motherwell, Hamilton, Bellshill and across Lanarkshire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Motherwell
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hamilton
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bellshill
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Airdrie
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Coatbridge
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Cambuslang
Other services in Wishaw
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door automation and controls
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Wishaw. Last updated 19 October 2026.