In short
Book fire shutter maintenance in Swansea with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Town
- Swansea
- Postcode district
- SA1
- Area
- West Glamorgan
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Swansea
In Wales, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as it applies in Wales: 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 Swansea is by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Keeping your site running during the work
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 Swansea
| 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 Swansea
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Swansea?
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 Swansea is confirmed in writing.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our Swansea site?
The person in control of the premises, usually the employer, owner or managing agent, under fire safety law. Leases often set out whether landlord or tenant arranges it, so check yours.
How often should fire shutters in Swansea 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Swansea
Besides Swansea, we can survey and quote for sites in Gorseinon, Neath, Port Talbot and the rest of West Glamorgan.
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Gorseinon
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Neath
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Port Talbot
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Llanelli
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Ammanford
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Maesteg
Other services in Swansea
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial roller shutters
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Impact traffic doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Swansea. Last updated 19 October 2026.