Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lancashire

The short version

Need fire shutters tested at a site in Lancashire? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.

Area: Lancashire
Nation: England
Main town: Preston
Guide price: £125 – £265

What's included

Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
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.
Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.

What this work can involve

Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.

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

Access, phasing and timing

Service and repair visits in Lancashire are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.

Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lancashire

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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lancashire: your questions

How often should fire shutters in Lancashire 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 Lancashire 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.

What happens if a fire shutter in Lancashire 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.

Towns in Lancashire we cover

We cover 18 towns in Lancashire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool.

Other services in Lancashire

More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.