Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Banbury? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Banbury
- Postcode district
- OX16
- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
What this work can involve
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
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 Banbury, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
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.
Guide prices
| 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
How often should fire shutters in Banbury 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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Banbury 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Banbury 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Banbury
Besides Banbury, we can survey and quote for sites in Bicester, Daventry, Leamington Spa and the rest of Oxfordshire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bicester
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Daventry
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Leamington Spa
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Warwick
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Witney
Other services in Banbury
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door repairs
- Dock levellers
- Bollards and door protection
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Banbury. Last updated 19 October 2026.