Wet and dry risers
Riser maintenance that keeps firefighting mains ready
Risers are a firefighter's lifeline in taller buildings. We inspect, test, repair and certify wet and dry risers so yours is ready the moment it is needed.
- Fully trained engineers
- 24-hour rapid callout
- Trusted by councils and businesses
What's included
What riser maintenance covers
A planned programme of inspection and testing, with the paperwork landlords and managing agents are asked to produce.
- Annual pressure testing of wet and dry risers
- Six-monthly visual inspections
- Inlet, outlet and landing valve checks
- Valve and outlet repairs or replacement
- Pressure gauge and cabinet condition checks
- Blanking caps, straps and signage
- Wet riser pump and tank inspection support
- Certification and compliance records
On the landing
Valves and inlets ready for the fire service
Landing valves, inlets and pipework are inspected and pressure tested so the main performs the moment it is needed.
Our process
How we look after your risers
Survey
We locate and record every inlet, outlet, valve and cabinet, and note the condition of the installation.
Test
Visual inspections and annual pressure testing are carried out to confirm the riser performs as intended.
Repair
Defects are reported clearly, quoted where needed, and put right by our own engineers.
Certify
You receive the inspection and test records you need for your fire-safety file.
Evidence for landlords, agents and councils
Risers form part of the firefighting provision a responsible person must keep maintained. Scheduled inspection and testing, with records to match, shows that provision has been looked after.
- Planned inspection schedule
- Annual pressure test records
- Defect reporting
FAQs
Common questions
How often should risers be inspected and tested?
Common practice is a visual inspection every six months and a full pressure test annually. We will confirm the right schedule for your building and installation.
Can you repair defects found during testing?
Yes. Our engineers carry out valve, outlet, inlet and cabinet repairs, and we quote clearly for anything beyond routine work.
Do you cover multiple blocks?
Yes — riser maintenance can sit inside a single planned maintenance programme covering every building in your portfolio.
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Need a riser inspection or test?
Tell us about the building and we will arrange an inspection and confirm what is due.