Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Ashton fire damper testing
For fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper in Ashton, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Smoke dampers that need testing through their controls
Leave it or put it right?
Sites in Ashton tested every year build up a history for each damper so repeat problems show up early. A damper that was slow last year and sticks this year tells you something before it becomes a failure. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why Ashton businesses choose us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We’re fully insured
- Trading since 2009
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
About our fire damper testing in Ashton
Some dampers haven’t been tested since the day they went in. Ceilings have gone up, access panels have been covered or lost, and the records have gone missing. We locate and test the dampers we can reach and record the ones we cannot, so you can see exactly what still needs access. If you’re dealing with fire damper items raised by an assessor and dampers clogged with dust or grease, we can help.
For a building in or near Ashton, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and the test itself is the same as in any city building.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Ashton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Fire damper testing in Ashton: local notes
There are about 3 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises on the FSA’s food hygiene register within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ashton. If any of them has ducted ventilation, its dampers need an annual drop test at least. For Ashton, the closest hospital is Moorgreen Hospital, roughly 5.3 miles south-west. Smaller healthcare sites, from surgeries to care homes, need the same annual damper test as a hospital. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Ashton. In most workplaces and other non-domestic buildings, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
A school like Bishops Waltham Infant School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons. Hospitals such as Moorgreen Hospital, about 5.3 miles south-west, are a good example of buildings with dampers on many floors; if you manage a clinic, surgery or care home near Ashton, the same annual testing applies.
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We provide fire damper testing for commercial premises of every kind in Ashton and the rest of Hampshire. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. We also work in Southampton, about 8 miles from Ashton.
Every address in SO32 is covered for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Ashton include Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Ashton
In Ashton, that means kitchens and buildings near Swanmore College of Technology. The closest station to Ashton is Botley station, about 4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Dampers that were never installed where they’re needed
- Sign-off of the whole building’s fire safety
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Ashton
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Riser dampers
- Offices and schools
- Hospitals and care homes
- Wall and floor dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
What else we do in Ashton
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Ashton questions
Do you work in villages like Ashton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you come to Ashton after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Ashton does not have to lose a day’s trading. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Who has the duty to keep fire dampers working?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts it on the responsible person. Testing at least yearly and keeping the reports is how they can show it’s being done.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Can you test motorised smoke dampers?
Yes. We operate each smoke damper from its controls and check it opens and closes fully. If someone else looks after the controls, we plan the timing with you.
Different parts, different methods
Fusible link fire dampers
The link has to be in good order for the damper to work. Each link is looked at as part of the test and note anything that is not right.
Smoke dampers
A smoke damper that does not respond to its controls is recorded as a fault, with a note of what we found.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the fire damper testing, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Ashton knowing what to expect.
- We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from their controls.
- Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
- You get a report listing each damper, its result and any remedials needed.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
How we price fire damper testing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
For fire damper testing in Ashton, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.