At a glance
We can service fire shutters across Northumberland in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Ashington
- Postcode district
- NE63
- Area
- Northumberland
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
How we look after doors in Ashington
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
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 Ashington, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ashington
| 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 Ashington
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Ashington 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.
How often should fire shutters in Ashington 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Ashington?
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 Ashington is confirmed in writing.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Ashington
Working in Ashington? We also take on jobs in Blyth, Morpeth, Cramlington and across Northumberland.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Blyth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Morpeth
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Cramlington
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Whitley Bay
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in North Shields
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wallsend
Other services in Ashington
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Ashington. Last updated 19 October 2026.