At a glance
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Ketton? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Ketton
- Postcode district
- PE9
- Area
- Rutland
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Ketton
In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Ketton is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Ketton 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ketton: your questions
How often should fire shutters in Ketton 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Ketton 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 Ketton 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 Ketton
Ketton is in the PE9 postcode district in Rutland. We also cover Stamford, Uppingham, Oakham.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Stamford
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Uppingham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Oakham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Corby
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Peterborough
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Melton Mowbray
Other services in Ketton
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Complete loading bays
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Ketton. Last updated 19 October 2026.