At a glance
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Cannock tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Cannock
- Postcode district
- WS11
- Area
- Staffordshire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Cannock
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- 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.
Jobs we can carry out
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Cannock
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 Cannock is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Service and repair visits in Cannock 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.
Frequently asked questions
How often should fire shutters in Cannock 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.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Cannock?
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.
What happens if a fire shutter in Cannock 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 Cannock
Our teams cover Cannock (WS11) and nearby Burntwood, Bloxwich, Rugeley, along with the rest of Staffordshire.
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Other services in Cannock
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
- Bollards and door protection
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door installation
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Cannock. Last updated 19 October 2026.