Quick answer
Book fire shutter maintenance in West Sussex with a written fixed price per shutter. Visits can be arranged out of hours so the test doesn't disrupt your operations.
- Area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Chichester
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What our engineers check and fix
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
- Closure test. A full drop test on every visit, with closing speed checked against the manufacturer's range.
- 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.
What this work can involve
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
Fire safety duties for shutters in West Sussex
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 West Sussex is by 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 West Sussex
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
How often should fire shutters in West Sussex 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.
Who is responsible for fire shutter maintenance at our West Sussex 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 much does fire shutter servicing cost in West Sussex?
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 West Sussex is confirmed in writing.
Towns in West Sussex we cover
We cover 9 towns in West Sussex for fire shutter servicing and drop tests, including Chichester, Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis.
Other services in West Sussex
- Complete loading bays
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door installation
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock shelters and seals
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests. Last updated 19 October 2026.