Quick answer
We can service fire shutters across the East Midlands in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Northampton
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Northamptonshire
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- 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.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
What this work can involve
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Northamptonshire
| 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Northamptonshire: your questions
How often should fire shutters in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire 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.
Towns in Northamptonshire we cover
We cover 6 towns in Northamptonshire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough.
Other services in Northamptonshire
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial roller shutters
- Impact traffic doors
- Bollards and door protection
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.