At a glance
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests for premises in Leicester. We inspect, adjust and closure-test each shutter, coordinate with your alarm engineer and leave written records for your fire risk assessment.
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode district
- LE1
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
What this work can involve
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- 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 Leicester
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 Leicester is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
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
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Leicester?
Our guide price is £125 to £265 ex VAT per shutter per visit including a drop test. Multi-shutter sites usually cost less per shutter. The fixed price for your premises in Leicester is confirmed in writing.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Leicester?
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.
Do you test shutters in Leicester 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Leicester
Besides Leicester, we can survey and quote for sites in Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough and the rest of Leicestershire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Oadby
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wigston
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Loughborough
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Coalville
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hinckley
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Melton Mowbray
Other services in Leicester
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Impact traffic doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Leicester. Last updated 19 October 2026.