Fire Damper Testing in Greater London

How fire damper testing works in Greater London

The point of testing is to find dampers that fail. Where a blade sticks, a link is damaged or corrosion has set in, we note it and can quote to repair or replace the damper, so the fault does not just sit on a list. The work covers hospitals and care homes, riser dampers and motorised smoke dampers, and the jobs we see most are dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment and gaps in the fire damper test log.

Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate.

1. We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
2. Dampers are located one by one and reached through their access panels.
3. Every fire damper is dropped, and every smoke damper is tested through its controls.
4. Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
5. We report on every damper, with faults and suggested remedials set out.

What affects the price in Greater London

What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.

Why choose Duct Doctor

• Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
• In business since 2009
• Photo reports with every job
• BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease

Getting a quote

Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.

Near you in London

In London, that means kitchens and buildings near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library, among other places. Nearby too are Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (within half a mile south). There’s a railway station in London itself: Elephant & Castle station. Well-known places in the area include Surrey Dispensary (within half a mile south-east) and Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

• Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile west)

Between visits

Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:

• Report leaks or condensation near ductwork quickly
• Don’t let anything obstruct a damper’s blade
• Act on failed dampers rather than leaving them on file
• Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log

The next test should be no more than a year away. BESA guidance is at least annual testing, so it helps to book it before the date slips.

Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.