Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lytham St Annes

In short

We can service fire shutters across Lancashire in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.

Town: Lytham St Annes
Postcode district: FY8
Area: Lancashire
Guide price: £125 – £265

How we look after doors in Lytham St Annes

Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.

Examples of work we can quote for

Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Lytham St Annes

In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Lytham St Annes is by the local fire and rescue authority.

Planning the work around your site

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.

Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lytham St Annes

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 Lytham St Annes: your questions

What happens if a fire shutter in Lytham St Annes 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.

Can you service fire shutters at our Lytham St Annes site that we didn't buy from you?

Yes. We service most makes across Lancashire. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.

Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Lytham St Annes 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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Lytham St Annes

Our teams cover Lytham St Annes (FY8) and nearby Blackpool, Southport, Thornton-Cleveleys, along with the rest of Lancashire.

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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Lytham St Annes. Last updated 19 October 2026.