At a glance
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Caterham tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Caterham
- Postcode district
- CR3
- Area
- Surrey
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Caterham
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Typical scopes of work
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
Fire shutter law in England
A fire shutter only does its job if it closes when needed. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety equipment maintained in efficient working order, and keeping test records is the usual way to show it. Shutters must also stay as the manufacturer tested and certified them, so repairs should use the right parts. In Caterham, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Service and repair visits in Caterham 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 Caterham: your questions
What happens if a fire shutter in Caterham 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.
How often should fire shutters in Caterham 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.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Caterham?
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 Caterham is confirmed in writing.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Caterham
Working in Caterham? We also take on jobs in Coulsdon, Purley, Redhill and across Surrey.
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Other services in Caterham
- Fire shutters
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- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- PVC strip curtains
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Caterham. Last updated 19 October 2026.