In short
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Dudley tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Dudley
- Postcode district
- DY1
- Area
- West Midlands
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Dudley
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
- 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.
Typical scopes of work
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- 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.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Dudley
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 Dudley is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Dudley are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Dudley
| 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 Dudley
How often should fire shutters in Dudley 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 Dudley 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 Dudley?
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 Dudley is confirmed in writing.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Dudley
Our teams cover Dudley (DY1) and nearby Brierley Hill, Tipton, Halesowen, along with the rest of the West Midlands.
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Other services in Dudley
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- High-speed doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door installation
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Dudley. Last updated 19 October 2026.