Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Birmingham

The short version

Need fire shutters tested at a site in Birmingham? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.

Town: Birmingham
Postcode district: B1
Area: West Midlands
Guide price: £125 – £265

What our engineers check and fix

Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.

Jobs we can carry out

Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
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.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Birmingham

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 Birmingham is by the local fire and rescue authority.

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 Birmingham

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests 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.

Questions from businesses in Birmingham

What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Birmingham?

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 Birmingham 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 often should fire shutters in Birmingham 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 Birmingham

Working in Birmingham? We also take on jobs in Smethwick, West Bromwich, Shirley and across the West Midlands.

Other services in Birmingham

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