Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper inspection in Broadgate
Fire damper testing in Broadgate, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
What fire damper testing can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Fire alarm or control system faults behind a smoke damper
- Fire risk assessments, which need a fire risk assessor
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
How we handle fire damper testing in Broadgate
Some dampers haven’t been tested since the day they went in. Ceilings get lowered, hatches get boarded over and paperwork goes astray. We find what we can, test what we can reach and list anything we cannot get to, so you can see exactly what still needs access. The work covers offices and schools, wall and floor dampers and hospitals and care homes, and people most often call us about smoke dampers that need testing through their controls and gaps in the fire damper test log.
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.
We have been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Broadgate (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Fire damper testing around Broadgate
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 schools, colleges and universities and about 7 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) registered as food businesses in and around Broadgate, up to about a mile and a half out. Buildings like these often have ducted ventilation, and wherever a duct crosses a fire-resisting wall or floor there should be a damper, tested at least once a year. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Broadgate. 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. Broadgate’s nearest hospital, Romsey Community Hospital, is about 3.2 miles west. Hospitals are a good example of a building with fire dampers across many floors and departments.
School buildings such as Ampfield Church of England Primary School are typically tested in the holidays, wherever they have dampers. South Stoneham House, about 4.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Broadgate, and older buildings converted to new uses often have ventilation added later. Healthcare buildings such as Romsey Community Hospital (about 3.2 miles west) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We carry out fire damper testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Broadgate and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Broadgate is one of them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for fire damper testing. Streets in the area include Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way, and we cover them all for fire damper testing. We also cover the places around Broadgate: Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Broadgate
Typical jobs here are in premises near White Horse Public House and Thornden School and the streets around them. Broadgate’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Flexford Nature Reserve.
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. In a small place like Broadgate, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broadgate
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Broadgate
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How it works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. For a village or hamlet like Broadgate, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We plan access and timing with you first, including any out-of-hours work.
- Ceiling tiles and hatches are opened and each damper’s access panel removed.
- We release each blade and check it shuts all the way.
- We reset it and record any dirt, corrosion or damage.
- We close everything up and send the results in a report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Brief other trades about dampers in ceilings and risers
- Update the register when ductwork changes
- Report leaks or condensation near ductwork quickly
- Get remedials done soon after a failed test
If we couldn’t get to a damper, the report says so and why, such as no access panel or a blocked hatch. Access panels can be fitted so those dampers are tested on the next visit.
Make sure every damper can be reached. Where there’s no hatch, an access panel makes testing possible ahead of the next visit.
What the work involves, part by part
Access panels
Access panels sometimes get painted over, screwed shut or hidden by new ceilings. Letting us know where they are speeds the visit up.
Smoke dampers
Because they’re linked to controls, smoke damper tests can need some coordination. We agree the arrangements with you in advance.
Your questions about fire damper testing in Broadgate
Do you work in villages like Broadgate?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Broadgate is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can fire dampers in schools around Broadgate be tested in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Broadgate. You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
Who has the duty to keep fire dampers working?
It’s the responsible person, under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Testing at least yearly and keeping the reports is how they can show it’s being done.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What happens if a damper fails its test?
We note the failure and what we found. A repair or a replacement can follow as a remedial job with a fresh test at the end.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.