Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in Tyne and Wear with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Tyne and Wear
- 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. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
- 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.
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.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- 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 Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Planning the work around your site
On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Tyne and Wear
| 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 Tyne and Wear: your questions
What happens if a fire shutter in Tyne and Wear 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.
Can you service fire shutters at our Tyne and Wear site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the North East. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear is confirmed in writing.
Towns in Tyne and Wear we cover
We cover 11 towns in Tyne and Wear for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead.
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Wallsend
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Jarrow
- Hebburn
Other services in Tyne and Wear
- Complete loading bays
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.