Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Kettering? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Kettering
- Postcode district
- NN16
- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Kettering
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- 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.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Kettering?
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Kettering
| 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
What happens if a fire shutter in Kettering 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.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Kettering?
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.
How often should fire shutters in Kettering 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Kettering
Working in Kettering? We also take on jobs in Wellingborough, Corby, Rushden and across Northamptonshire.
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Other services in Kettering
- Industrial door repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutters
- Complete loading bays
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Kettering. Last updated 19 October 2026.