Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Oxfordshire? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Oxford
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
What this work can involve
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- 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 Oxfordshire?
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.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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 Oxfordshire: your questions
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire 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.
Towns in Oxfordshire we cover
We cover 6 towns in Oxfordshire for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester.
Other services in Oxfordshire
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial roller shutters
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Fire shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.