The short version
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Oadby? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Oadby
- Postcode district
- LE2
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Oadby
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- 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 Oadby
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 Oadby 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
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Oadby
How often should fire shutters in Oadby 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Oadby 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Oadby site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Leicestershire. 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 Oadby
Our teams cover Oadby (LE2) and nearby Wigston, Leicester, Market Harborough, along with the rest of Leicestershire.
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Other services in Oadby
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door installation
- Fire shutters
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Oadby. Last updated 19 October 2026.