Roller shutters are, by design, resilient and durable. Installed to protect access points, keeping unauthorised individuals out and your property safe, strong shutters will provide protection, insulation, and privacy – as long as you maintain them properly.
If your home or business premises are protected by roller shutters, it’s common to wonder if they will need servicing or maintenance.
The answer to this question is yes, of course: in order to avoid major access issues and security problems, your shutters must be regularly inspected and repaired. Mechanical doors require routine checks to keep them in good working order.
Roller shutter servicing is an essential part of owning and using roller shutters, both to protect your investment and prevent accidents.
As experts in providing roller shutter repairs in the North West region, the Roller Shutter Services team is here to explain what it takes to keep your shutters functioning perfectly and why getting your roller shutters serviced is so important.
Why do you need to service roller shutters?
As with almost any type of equipment that is used on a day-to-day basis, your roller shutters will need regular repairs and maintenance to keep them working smoothly and safely. This is especially important for commercial and industrial shutters.
Training people to operate the shutters correctly is one thing, but not everyone will be able to recognise faults or carry out reliable repairs. This is why it’s necessary to call qualified engineers to service roller shutter systems.
Having your roller shutters and sectional doors regularly maintained will prolong their life further and prevent disruptive, costly repair work further down the line. The last thing you want is for a shutter door to be jammed open or unable to open at all, either slowing down business and losing money or creating a security risk that leaves goods or equipment vulnerable to theft.
However, for business shutters, there is more to regular servicing than just taking precautions to avoid losses or accidental injuries.
It is a legal requirement under health and safety legislation to have mechanical doors and their parts serviced every 12 months, and to have the paperwork regarding this signed off by a qualified and fully authorised professional.
It is the building owner’s responsibility to make sure all people and property on their premises are kept safe at all times. Failure to do this could result in serious accidents, losses, and legal penalties for your business.
So, staying on top of a regular roller shutter maintenance schedule should be a top priority.
How often do roller shutters need servicing?
To comply with workplace safety and machinery maintenance rules, building owners should follow the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommendations and schedule servicing for mechanical and industrial doors every 12 months.
There are several regulations that public, commercial, and industrial premises must comply with, including:
- Workplace Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations 1992
- Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005
These specify that mechanical doors and shutters must be kept in efficient working condition, with a full inspection at least once a year. The full process should include testing, adjustment, lubrication, repair, and cleaning.
This applies to most types of shutter doors, including rapid roll door servicing, but it’s important to note that fire shutter servicing should be more frequent. Due to the fire safety element, these shutters must be serviced every 6 months instead.
To make sure you stay legally compliant when operating your shutters, you should keep a logbook to record of every routine check and any certified repairs carried out. This will help you to follow a regular servicing schedule.
Of course, you don’t need to wait until 12 months have passed since your most recent inspection before you undertake a thorough check of your shutters. An earlier service check might detect warning signs that a problem could occur, helping you prevent a breakdown.
If you want to be confident that your security fixtures are working safely, call in our professional maintenance and servicing team.
Book roller shutter services, maintenance, and repairs
Need your shutter door servicing ASAP? Roller Shutter Services is the team to call in the North West, providing a 24-hour response when repairs are needed and setting up regular maintenance and servicing schedules with businesses across the region.
We support local companies and want to ensure your safety and security at all times, so we always respond quickly to servicing and repair requests. Whether you want a one-off repair, an annual service check, or regular contracted services, we can assist you.
If you are worried that your service check might be due, why not sign up for yearly roller shutter checks with Roller Shutter Services today?
Round-the-clock roller shutter repairs available
When you come to us for repairs, our experts can supply and install the roller shutter parts required to keep your shutters working perfectly. We complete 99% of our repairs within a single working day, so there is very little interruption to your schedule.
Of course, not all malfunctions can be easily predicted – for example, in the case of electric shutters, there may be a power supply issue that needs resolving. Despite their resilience, shutters can even be vandalised, making them impossible to use until they are fixed.
On these occasions, you may require swift emergency repairs – after all, the security of your business is at stake. Here at Roller Shutter Services, we offer a 24-hour emergency call-out service for your convenience and peace of mind.
So, if you run into a problem with your roller shutters, no matter the time of day or night, you can call us on 0800 328 9356 and we will attend your premises as quickly as we can to resolve the issue for you.
Call us for shutter installations, conversions, and more
As a well-rounded roller shutter services provider, we don’t just offer maintenance inspections and repairs. If you have a severe issue with your shutters, we can even install brand new doors to meet your specifications.
Our installers are highly experienced and capable of working with a range of different shutter types, so you can rest assured that everything will work perfectly. We can also convert shutters from manual to electric operation for your convenience.
Operating from Bickerstaffe, we provide roller shutter services across the North West – with key operational areas including Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, Manchester, Blackpool, Bolton, and Chester.
If you need specialist assistance when getting shutters installed or maintained, feel free to contact Roller Shutter Services today.
Either call us on 0800 328 9356, send an email to info@rollershutterservices.co.uk, or submit a message through our contact form and we will be happy to provide all the advice and assistance you may require!