Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Preston

At a glance

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Preston. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.

Town: Preston
Postcode district: PR1
Area: Lancashire
Guide price: £125 – £265

What's included

Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Preston

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 Preston is by the local fire and rescue authority.

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 for fire shutter servicing and drop tests

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.

Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests

Do you test shutters in Preston 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 records do we get after a fire shutter service in Preston?

A written report for each shutter covering inspection findings, the drop test result, any defects and recommended actions — ready to file with your fire safety records.

Can you service fire shutters at our Preston 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.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Preston

Working in Preston? We also take on jobs in Leyland, Chorley, Blackburn and across Lancashire.

Other services in Preston

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