The short version
Book fire shutter maintenance in Surrey with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Guildford
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Surrey
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
Typical scopes of work
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Surrey
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 Surrey is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Surrey 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 Surrey
| 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
Can you service fire shutters at our Surrey site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the South East. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Surrey?
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 Surrey 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.
Towns in Surrey we cover
We cover 18 towns in Surrey for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Guildford, Woking, Esher, Redhill.
- Guildford
- Woking
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines-upon-Thames
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford (Surrey)
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
Other services in Surrey
- Bollards and door protection
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Complete loading bays
- Door safety upgrades
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.