Quick answer
Keeping fire shutters in Oxford (OX1) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.
- Town
- Oxford
- Postcode district
- OX1
- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Oxford
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
What this work can involve
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Oxford?
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
Service and repair visits in Oxford are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
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 Oxford 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 Oxford?
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 Oxford is confirmed in writing.
What happens if a fire shutter in Oxford 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Oxford
Besides Oxford, we can survey and quote for sites in Abingdon, Didcot, Witney and the rest of Oxfordshire.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Abingdon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Didcot
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Witney
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Bicester
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Aylesbury
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Banbury
Other services in Oxford
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Dock levellers
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Complete loading bays
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Oxford. Last updated 19 October 2026.