Every week retailers across South West lose trading hours to shutters that will not budge. For businesses in Cornwall we offer fire shutter repairs with a written price agreed up front, carried out by engineers who work on shop shutters day in, day out.
- Service
- Fire shutter repairs
- Area
- Cornwall, South West
- Guide price
- £180 to £650 ex VAT
- Towns listed
- 6
- Postcode areas
- PL, TR
- Emergency visits
- Next available slot
Where in Cornwall do you cover?
Coverage in Cornwall takes in St Austell, Penzance, Bodmin, Truro and Newquay, plus the villages and business parks between them. Postcode areas served include PL and TR.
What the repair involves in Cornwall
Fire shutter repairs usually starts with the engineer watching the shutter run, if it runs at all, then checking the parts most likely to be at fault. Repair and routine checks on fire shutters, with records kept for your responsible person. Where the part is carried on the van the job is often finished the same visit.
- Inspect the release mechanism, governor and curtain
- Repair using parts that match the tested product
- Drop test and record the result
- Written report for your fire risk assessment file
Signs you need fire shutter repairs
- Shutter closes too fast or stops short
- No record of recent checks
- Fire shutter did not drop during an alarm test
- Fusible link or release unit damaged
For premises in Cornwall, the relevant duty sits under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to keep fire safety measures in efficient working order. A dated drop-test record supports your fire risk assessment.
How much does fire shutter repairs cost in Cornwall?
Typical prices for fire shutter repairs fall between £180 to £650 plus VAT. Wider shutters, heavier curtains and out-of-hours attendance sit at the top of that range, and simple adjustments sit at the bottom.
How do I book?
Booking takes a couple of minutes: share the address, a description of the fault and your preferred time. If you can, send a photo of the shutter box and guides as well. Every quote names the company that will carry out and invoice the work, so you know exactly who is accountable before you say yes.
Fire shutter repairs in Cornwall: questions
How often should a fire shutter be checked?
Manufacturers generally recommend a drop test and inspection at least once a year, and many buildings test more often as part of their fire alarm routine. Fire safety law requires the responsible person to keep fire safety equipment maintained, so keeping a written record matters.
How much does fire shutter repairs cost in Cornwall?
A typical guide price is £180 to £650 excluding VAT. Shutter width, make, parts availability and out-of-hours attendance move the figure up or down, and the final price is confirmed in writing before work starts.
Do you cover all of Cornwall?
Yes. We regularly attend Truro, Newquay, Falmouth and St Austell, and other towns and business parks across Cornwall. Share your postcode and we will confirm the visit time.
Who carries out the repair?
An engineer who specialises in roller shutters. The written quote names the company carrying out and invoicing the work before you agree to go ahead.