Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in Hawick with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Hawick
- Postcode district
- TD9
- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
What this work can involve
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Hawick
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 Hawick is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Planning the work around your site
Service and repair visits in Hawick 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 Hawick: your questions
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Hawick 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 records do we get after a fire shutter service in Hawick?
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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Hawick site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the Scottish Borders. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Hawick
Working in Hawick? We also take on jobs in Galashiels, Kelso, Peebles and across the Scottish Borders.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Kelso
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Peebles
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lockerbie
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Penicuik
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dalkeith
Other services in Hawick
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door repairs
- Impact traffic doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- High-speed doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Hawick. Last updated 19 October 2026.