Roller shutters are a strong and reliable solution to protect your property and keep intruders out. However, they will only remain safe and secure if they are kept in the best condition with proper maintenance.
To avoid disruptive access issues and expensive repairs down the line, roller shutter servicing is essential. With professional routine checks, you can keep your shutters working as they should for longer, ensuring your property stays protected.
At Roller Shutter UK, we’ve been providing roller shutter services across the North West for many years now, so we know how important it is for businesses to schedule shutter servicing for their mechanical doors.
Here’s what property owners should know about servicing business shutters.
Why do roller shutters need servicing?
Just like any type of mechanical equipment, roller shutters need to be checked regularly to make sure there are no faults. Small issues may not become apparent until they turn into significant ones, but regular inspections can catch them early.
If you don’t look after your roller shutters properly, this lack of maintenance can lead to a range of problems for your property. Unchecked physical damage can worsen until it reduces the shutter’s performance, energy efficiency, and lifespan.
In turn, this will increase safety and security risks, which can also lead to legal penalties for breaching health and safety regulations.
In commercial and industrial business premises, it’s required by law for a qualified professional to service mechanical doors at least once every 12 months, with records certifying their inspection and repair history.
If the property owner doesn’t schedule annual roller shutter services, they will be liable for any damage or accidents this may cause.
Of course, this will be in addition to any business losses caused by malfunctioning shutters.
How often should roller shutters be serviced?
There are multiple health, safety, and work equipment regulations that shutters in public, commercial, and industrial buildings must comply with to meet the latest workplace welfare and fire safety requirements.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends servicing mechanical doors every 12 months and fire shutters every 6 months. This applies to roller shutters, rapid roll doors, sectional doors, industrial auto doors, and security doors.
Every shutter door must have an inspection log recording every check and repair, with a full inspection signed off by a qualified engineer at least once a year. This will involve extensive testing and adjustments to ensure the system is fully functional.
Keeping thorough records of certified inspections and repairs is important, as this will help you maintain regulatory compliance.
If you prefer, you can schedule a roller shutter service more regularly than once a year, as this reduces the risk of faults developing even further. For the utmost confidence in your shutters, you should call professionals like us for comprehensive servicing.
Contact us to book roller shutter services
As roller shutter experts, you can come to us for roller shutter repairs and replacements whenever they’re needed. We can repair common electric shutter faults quickly, as well as fixing broken manual shutters.
However, emergency repairs should be a last resort, as they can be avoided with routine servicing as a form of preventative maintenance.
That’s why we also offer one-off roller shutter services and contract roller shutter servicing to ensure your doors are professionally tested at least once every 12 months. You can also request more regular services according to your maintenance preferences.
We’re here to help you save money long-term with proactive services for shutter systems and mechanical doors.
So, don’t hesitate to call us on 0800 328 9356 for efficient and effective roller shutter services on a schedule that suits you. For more information, you can fill out our contact form with your details and we’ll get back to you.
Don’t leave it too late – be sure to book a roller shutter service before your next one is due!