In short
We can service fire shutters across Worcestershire in warehouses, factories, service yards and public buildings. Each visit proves the shutter closes as designed and records the result.
- Town
- Kidderminster
- Postcode district
- DY10
- Area
- Worcestershire
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What the visit covers in Kidderminster
- Drive and back-up. Motors, brakes, limit settings and battery units checked for reliable operation.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
- Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
- Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
Examples of work we can quote for
- 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.
- Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Kidderminster
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 Kidderminster is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Service and repair visits in Kidderminster 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.
Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests
| 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Kidderminster: your questions
What happens if a fire shutter in Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster 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.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Kidderminster
Kidderminster is in the DY10 postcode district in Worcestershire. We also cover Stourport-on-Severn, Stourbridge, Brierley Hill.
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Other services in Kidderminster
- Complete loading bays
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Dock levellers
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Kidderminster. Last updated 19 October 2026.