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Fire Damper Testing in Boarhunt
Fire damper testing for Boarhunt, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
Fire dampers in Boarhunt buildings
Boarhunt is within about 2 miles of the coast. Dampers close to louvres and air intakes can corrode in sea air, and a corroded blade may not drop. Food Standards Agency data includes about 7 schools, colleges and universities and about 3 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Boarhunt. Larger buildings like these are often divided into fire compartments, with dampers where ducts pass between them. Knowle Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 2.9 miles west of Boarhunt. A hospital is the kind of building where dampers sit on every floor, and clinics, surgeries and care homes need the same annual testing for any they have.
Healthcare buildings such as Knowle Hospital (about 2.9 miles west) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Across the PO17 area, we can take on fire damper testing. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Boarhunt among them.
Fire damper testing in PO17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out fire damper testing in Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Boarhunt
Boarhunt’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
About our fire damper testing in Boarhunt
Testing finds the dampers that will not close. When one sticks, has a damaged link or is corroded, we report it and offer remedials rather than leaving you with a problem and no fix. The work covers wall and floor dampers, motorised smoke dampers and riser dampers, and common reasons people get in touch are motorised smoke dampers due for testing and dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment.
For a building in or near Boarhunt, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and the test itself is the same as in any city building.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
- Signing off a building’s overall fire safety
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
What happens if it’s left?
If a damper can’t close, the wall it sits in has a hole in it during a fire. Everything else about the compartment can be right and the duct still lets it down. Testing now is how you find out before it matters. It’s simpler to plan the work at Boarhunt now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why Boarhunt businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Book the next test before the year runs out
- Make sure access panels stay clear and usable
- Do not let anything obstruct a damper’s blade
- Act on failed dampers rather than leaving them on file
Make sure trades working in ceilings and risers know where the dampers sit, and ask them not to run cables through or wedge them. Anything they disturb should be checked again.
Good access is half the battle. If a damper has no access panel, have one fitted before the next test.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Your questions about fire damper testing in Boarhunt
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Boarhunt?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Boarhunt. A report listing every damper, its location and its result is the easiest way to show the dampers are maintained.
Do you do school damper testing in Boarhunt in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 7 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Boarhunt. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll fit the work in.
How much time does a damper test visit need?
Testing takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Bigger sites can be phased, and you can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos to talk it through.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What happens on the day
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. On site, the work takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Boarhunt and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We gather what’s known about the dampers, from drawings, registers or past reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- Every fire damper is dropped, and every smoke damper is tested through its controls.
- Each one that passes is reset, ready to work.
- The results go into a report, with failed dampers and remedials listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
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What else we do in Boarhunt
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In hospitals and care homes, people are there day and night. The sequence of testing is agreed with staff so care isn’t interrupted.
Fusible link fire dampers
A damaged or painted link can stop a damper doing its job. We check its condition during the test and note anything that is not right.
When to call us in Boarhunt
Building work often happens right next to dampers. A cable run through the blade path, a knocked link or a wedged blade is enough to stop a damper closing.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Dampers that stick or will not close fully
A school like Cams Hill School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What insurance they carry