Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Bighton fire damper testing
Fire damper testing for commercial sites in Bighton and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Buildings with no damper register
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Bighton
Ductwork can carry fire and smoke between compartments, and the damper is what stops it. That depends entirely on the blade closing all the way. Annual drop testing is how you know for the dampers in your building. If you are dealing with fire dampers that fail to drop shut and dust or grease build-up on damper blades, we can put it right, from fusible link fire dampers, hospitals and care homes and motorised smoke dampers onwards.
Rural buildings that have been converted or extended can have ducts passing through fire-resisting walls, where the dampers are easy to overlook. The first visit starts by locating each damper.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Bighton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Ceiling voids and risers
Risers and service shafts often hold dampers at each floor. Testing goes floor by floor so nothing is missed.
Fusible link fire dampers
A damaged or painted link can stop a damper doing its job. Each link is looked at as part of the test and any problems go on the report.
What fire damper testing looks like in Bighton
Bighton is about 52 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Bighton. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and keeping dampers working is part of the responsible person’s duty.
If you manage a school site such as Perins School, any fire dampers can be tested in the holidays.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the SO24 area, we cover fire damper testing for commercial sites. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 17 miles away.
All of SO24 is within our area for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Bighton include Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bighton
Around Bighton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Three Horseshoes Public House, among other places. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Bighton includes Red Hill.
Towns and villages near Bighton
Also in Bighton
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Bighton can be planned properly.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- Each damper is found and checked for access.
- We test fire dampers by dropping them and smoke dampers by operating them through the controls.
- Dampers that pass are reset, and failures are logged with what we found.
- We report the results and offer remedials on failed dampers.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
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Common questions in Bighton
Will you come out to Bighton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Bighton?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Bighton. Keep each damper test report with the fire risk assessment and the building’s log book, ready to show.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
What happens to dampers you cannot get to?
Any damper we can’t reach is listed on the report, so you know exactly what’s outstanding. Fitting an access panel is the usual fix, and we can quote to fit one.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Can you fix fire dampers that fail?
Failed dampers are reported and we can quote to repair or replace them. Once fixed, the damper is drop tested again and the record updated.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Get remedials done soon after a failed test
- File every damper report where your assessor can find it
- Fix water leaks in plant rooms and risers promptly
- Keep cables and fixings away from damper blades
Pass the report to whoever keeps your fire risk assessment up to date, so the assessment reflects where the dampers stand. Faults on the report are worth closing off quickly.
Deal with leaks and condensation near dampers quickly. Rusted parts are one of the main reasons dampers fail to close.
What affects the quote in Bighton
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
For fire damper testing in Bighton, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Fire alarm or control system faults behind a smoke damper
- Dampers that were never installed where they’re needed
- Holes around ductwork in fire-resisting walls
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Bighton
- Wall and floor dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
What we’re called out for in Bighton
In most buildings, Bighton included, dampers are out of sight in ceiling voids, risers and service shafts. If there’s no hatch to reach them, they slip off everyone’s list, and one that cannot be reached can’t be tested.
Clients normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Dirty dampers that may not close
- Blades that jam part-way when released
If you manage an older building converted to a hotel or venue, like many historic houses in the area (Hinton Ampner House is about 4.3 miles south), finding every damper is the first job.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a survey comes first
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them