In short
Book fire shutter maintenance in Somerset with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Area
- Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Taunton
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- 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.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Somerset
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 Somerset is by the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
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.
Questions from businesses in Somerset
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Somerset?
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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Somerset 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Somerset site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the South West. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Towns in Somerset we cover
We cover 10 towns in Somerset for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Taunton, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil.
Other services in Somerset
- Bollards and door protection
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Door automation and controls
- Dock levellers
- Door safety upgrades
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Fire shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.