In short
We can service fire shutters across Tyne and Wear in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Gateshead
- Postcode district
- NE8
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Gateshead
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- 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.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in Gateshead?
The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, has the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Your fire risk assessment should list each shutter, how it is released and how often it is tested, and the local fire and rescue authority may ask how the shutters are maintained.
How the work is organised
Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Gateshead
| 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 much does fire shutter servicing cost in Gateshead?
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 Gateshead is confirmed in writing.
Do you test shutters in Gateshead outside working hours?
Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Gateshead?
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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Gateshead
Working in Gateshead? We also take on jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend, Hebburn and across Tyne and Wear.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Wallsend
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hebburn
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Washington
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Other services in Gateshead
- Dock shelters and seals
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Complete loading bays
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door repairs
- Bollards and door protection
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Gateshead. Last updated 19 October 2026.