At a glance
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in the Scottish Borders tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Galashiels
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in the Scottish Borders
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- 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.
- 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.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in the Scottish Borders
In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: 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 the Scottish Borders is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Keeping your site running during the work
Service and repair visits in the Scottish Borders 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.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in the Scottish Borders
| 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 the Scottish Borders: your questions
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in the Scottish Borders?
A written report for each shutter covering inspection findings, the drop test result, any defects and recommended actions — ready to file with your fire safety records.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in the Scottish Borders?
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 the Scottish Borders is confirmed in writing.
Can you service fire shutters at our the Scottish Borders site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Scotland. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Towns in the Scottish Borders we cover
We cover 4 towns in the Scottish Borders for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso.
Other services in the Scottish Borders
- Dock levellers
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- High-speed doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.