Every employer needs to know that their team are safe and protected in the workplace. At Shawcity, we understand the pressures, including compliance, budgets, tight turnaround times, and the need for absolute reliability.
That’s why our UK-wide service and calibration solutions are built to be fast, accurate and dependable.
✓ Downtime puts teams at risk.
We offer fast turnaround (typically 3–5 working days) with replacement hire units available, so your operations don’t stop.
✓ Compliance must be maintained.
Every service includes a traceable calibration certificate and full service report. We follow manufacturer specifications to the letter.
✓ Repairs need to be trusted.
We are trained and approved by world-leading manufacturers, using only genuine parts to keep your warranty intact.
✓ Logistics are complicated.
Our field-based engineers can come to you, ideal for multi-site teams and larger fleets.
Send your equipment to our Oxfordshire-based service centre. We’ll calibrate or repair your unit and return it within 3–5 working days. If your instrument needs further work, we’ll provide a quote before going ahead. Optional PAT testing is also available.
✓ Low-cost service from £30
✓ Hire units to minimise downtime
✓ Return with full documentation
✓ Suitable for gas detectors, sound meters, dust monitors, and more
Save time by having your portable gas detectors serviced on-site. Our engineers are available across the UK and work to strict appointment slots to minimise disruption. Perfect for:
✓ High-volume fleets
✓ Hazardous sites
✓ Time-sensitive compliance needs
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We offer planned maintenance and calibration for fixed gas detection systems tailored to your site’s configuration and sensor types. Service intervals can range from quarterly to annually, depending on risk level and sensor exposure. Choose from flexible, pay-as-you-go service or opt into a Fixed Service Plan with benefits including:
✓ Locked-in pricing for up to five years
✓ Discounted service rates
✓ Scheduled reminders and compliance support
Shawcity offers a wide range of ready-to-use bump test and calibration gas for testing portable and fixed gas detectors.
Most instruments should be calibrated and serviced once a year, regardless of how often they are used. Some instruments will have different requirements, but either we or the manufacturer will be able to advise you of any exceptions.
Other circumstances which may mean your instrument needs a calibration in between annual checks include drops or heavy knocks, an electrical surge, moisture, long exposure to extreme temperatures or if you suspect the readings may not be correct or consistent.
A certificate is issued each time your instrument is factory calibrated. When this expires it will need to be done again, regardless of how much it has been used in the interim. Shawcity will send you calibration and/or service reminders to help you ensure your instrument is always compliant and performing at its best.
Firstly, download and fill in our service and calibration form from our website. Then package your instrument securely, remembering to include the completed form with it. Please also email a copy of the form to serviceadmin@shawcity.co.uk.
If it has one, please send the instrument in the manufacturer’s carry case it was supplied with. If this is not available, please use plenty of appropriate packaging materials to ensure it is well protected during transit. Shawcity will not be liable for any accidental damage caused to equipment during transit.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Then either:
Arrange to send your instrument to us using your own courier service and we will send it back to you using ours. Cost £10.00 + VAT for UK mainland and Northern Ireland. For more than one instrument please contact us for a price.
Or
Contact us to arrange for our courier service to collect it from you and we will also send it back to you. Cost £20.00 + VAT for UK mainland and Northern Ireland (£10.00 each way). For more than one instrument please contact us for a price.
The cost of calibrating and servicing instruments varies according to how complex the instrument and procedure involved is. Calibration prices start from £30.
We always endeavour to dispatch your instrument back to you within five working days of receiving it (excluding weekends and bank holidays) except where faults are detected or repairs are necessary. If there are any delaying factors, such as faults or the need to order replacement parts, we will let you know what turnaround you can expect and when we should be able to return it to you.
If you have a more urgent requirement for a service or calibration, please contact our Service Team on Tel: 01367 899553 or email: serviceadmin@shawcity.co.uk and we will try our best to accommodate your request. Please note there may be a premium charged for this service but we will, of course, discuss all of your options with you before you proceed.
When calibrating an instrument, we are resetting the response against a known factor set by the manufacturer. For example, in gas detection monitors, the sensors will be tested with a calibration gas to check the reading being given against the known concentration is correct. Readings can drift over time due to wear and tear, knocks or bumps or contaminants.
The service of an instrument is not unlike that of a car. The monitor and all supporting cables, chargers and other equipment will be thoroughly performance tested and inspected for faults. Any damaged parts or expired sensors will be replaced and at Shawcity it was also be given a thorough clean.
If we are able to repair it, we will contact you and ask you to authorise a full inspection. The fee for this inspection is £75. A quote will be prepared for the work needed, including the cost of spares required.
If you wish to proceed with the repair, we will ask you for a PO to authorise the work and the calibration fee. Your £75 inspection fee will be waived.
If you decide not to have the instrument repaired or we are unable to repair it, it will be sent back to you and the inspection fee will be charged along with a £10 carriage fee.
When calibrating an instrument, we are resetting the response against a known factor set by the manufacturer. For example, in gas detection monitors, the sensors will be tested with a calibration gas to check the reading being given against the known concentration is correct. Readings can drift over time due to wear and tear, knocks or bumps or contaminants.
The service of an instrument is not unlike that of a car. The monitor and all supporting cables, chargers and other equipment will be thoroughly performance tested and inspected for faults. Any damaged or expired parts or will be replaced and at Shawcity it was also be given a thorough clean.
In between calibrations the performance and accuracy of your instrument can change. This can be down to various factors including damage from knocks or drops, a sudden surge of electricity, moisture or long exposure to extreme temperatures. Consequently, small changes can occur and the instrument’s readings may not be accurate.
Regular calibration will ensure your instrument gives correct readings. This is vital in terms of accuracy and safety when using the instrument and is essential to ensure its use is compliant with health and safety legislation.
It is important that you have your instrument serviced and factory calibrated by a trained service engineer who is authorised by the manufacturer. If not, you may find that your product warranty is voided or the service will not be deemed valid and performance not guaranteed, should you have any issues with the use of the instrument.
Yes, Shawcity will supply all relevant gasses to ensure that your system is calibrated as accurately as possible
We offer a wide range of instruments which we can arrange to hire to you while your instrument is with us. We will arrange for you to have the hire instrument before you send yours in and you can return the hire after you have received your instrument back from us, meaning no down time for you.
No, we don’t. But if you need this type of service you can arrange for a certified occupational hygiene professional to interpret your data for you. It is best to discuss your requirements with them before you hire the instrument, so they can advise you on the best type of equipment and set up needed to capture the specific data you want.
In every event, we would always recommend downloading your data before sending your instrument to us for your total peace of mind. Please bear in mind that if your instrument requires a repair or firmware upgrade - or worse, is beyond repair - we cannot guarantee data will be available to download from the device. Shawcity will not be liable for any loss of data on an instrument sent to our service centre.
Software to download data is always provided with each hire instrument. However, if the Hirer is unable to download the data, Shawcity can download it when the instrument is returned and forward the data to the Hirer. However, this MUST be requested prior to the Hire being returned to ensure the data is saved.
Good question! Our calibration, service and repair work is undertaken by our manufacturer-trained and approved technicians. Our service options are also UKAS and ATEX certified, meaning you can be assured any work undertaken is with the full authority of the manufacturer and within the terms of your warranty. You’d be surprised how many service centres are not manufacturer-approved, which can invalidate the warranty on your instrument. That in itself has all sorts of repercussions, especially if you are held to account over the maintenance of equipment if there is a related incident in the workplace.
For servicing and repairs our technicians will thoroughly inspect and test your instrument and will even clean it for you before returning it to you. Any work that needs to be undertaken on the device will always be approved by you first, so you are always in control.
We also sell and hire a wide range of instruments as well as provide training, so we offer all-round expert knowledge and total support, as well as more than forty years of experience as industry specialists.
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