The short version
Keeping fire shutters in Thornaby-on-Tees (TS17) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.
- Town
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Postcode district
- TS17
- Area
- North Yorkshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- 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.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
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.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire shutter law in England
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Thornaby-on-Tees, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Thornaby-on-Tees
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you service fire shutters at our Thornaby-on-Tees site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across North Yorkshire. 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 Thornaby-on-Tees 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Thornaby-on-Tees 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 Thornaby-on-Tees
Besides Thornaby-on-Tees, we can survey and quote for sites in Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Middlesbrough and the rest of North Yorkshire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stockton-on-Tees
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Billingham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Middlesbrough
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Darlington
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hartlepool
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Redcar
Other services in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial door replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Thornaby-on-Tees. Last updated 19 October 2026.