Quick answer
Need fire shutters tested at a site in Cardiff? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Town
- Cardiff
- Postcode district
- CF10
- Area
- South Glamorgan
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
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.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Cardiff
In Wales, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as it applies in Wales: 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 Cardiff is by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Keeping your site running during the work
Service and repair visits in Cardiff 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 Cardiff: your questions
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff is confirmed in writing.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Cardiff 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.
How often should fire shutters in Cardiff 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Cardiff
Our teams cover Cardiff (CF10) and nearby Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry, along with the rest of South Glamorgan.
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Other services in Cardiff
- Industrial door installation
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial roller shutters
- Hangar and large-span doors
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Cardiff. Last updated 19 October 2026.