The short version
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Rushden tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Rushden
- Postcode district
- NN10
- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- 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.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Jobs we can carry out
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Rushden?
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.
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Rushden
| 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 Rushden
What happens if a fire shutter in Rushden 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.
Do you test shutters in Rushden 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Rushden?
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 Rushden is confirmed in writing.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Rushden
Besides Rushden, we can survey and quote for sites in Wellingborough, Kettering, Bedford and the rest of Northamptonshire.
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Rushden. Last updated 19 October 2026.