At a glance
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Shirley tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Shirley
- Postcode district
- B90
- Area
- West Midlands
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Remedials. If a shutter fails, we explain why and quote the fix before carrying out paid work.
- Alarm interface. Release signal and fail-safe operation checked, with your alarm contractor where needed.
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.
- Carrying out a first service on fire shutters in a newly occupied unit, recording each shutter's make, label and condition.
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 Shirley, the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue authority.
How the work is organised
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.
Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Shirley
| 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
Can you service fire shutters at our Shirley site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across the West Midlands. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
Do you test shutters in Shirley outside working hours?
Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.
What records do we get after a fire shutter service in Shirley?
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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Shirley
Shirley is in the B90 postcode district in the West Midlands. We also cover Solihull, Birmingham, Smethwick.
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- Industrial roller shutters
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More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Shirley. Last updated 19 October 2026.