Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in Sunderland with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Sunderland
- Postcode district
- SR1
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- Drive and back-up. Motor, brake, limits and any battery back-up tested.
What this work can involve
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
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 Sunderland, the enforcing authority is 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 Sunderland
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Sunderland
Can you service fire shutters at our Sunderland site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Tyne and Wear. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How often should fire shutters in Sunderland 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 happens if a fire shutter in Sunderland 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 Sunderland
Working in Sunderland? We also take on jobs in Seaham, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and across Tyne and Wear.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Seaham
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Washington
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Houghton-le-Spring
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Jarrow
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in South Shields
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Hebburn
Other services in Sunderland
- Dock shelters and seals
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door motor replacement
- PVC strip curtains
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Sunderland. Last updated 19 October 2026.