At a glance
Need fire shutters tested at a site in the West Midlands? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.
- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Birmingham
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in the West Midlands
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
- Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
Who must keep fire shutters working at a site in the West Midlands?
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.
Planning the work around your site
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
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.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in the West Midlands?
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.
What happens if a fire shutter in the West Midlands 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 much does fire shutter servicing cost in the West Midlands?
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 the West Midlands is confirmed in writing.
Towns in the West Midlands we cover
We cover 18 towns in the West Midlands for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley.
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Wednesbury
Other services in the West Midlands
- Bollards and door protection
- PVC strip curtains
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial door replacement
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.