Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Skelmersdale? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Skelmersdale
- Postcode district
- WN8
- Area
- Lancashire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- 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.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Skelmersdale?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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 Skelmersdale 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Skelmersdale 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale is in the WN8 postcode district in Lancashire. We also cover Ormskirk, Wigan, Kirkby.
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Skelmersdale. Last updated 19 October 2026.