Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Broughton, Hampshire
Fire damper testing across Broughton and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Dirty dampers that may not close
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Dampers that cannot be reached without an access panel
Fire damper testing in Broughton
A drop test is simple in principle: we release the blade, watch it close fully, then reset it. We test dampers for sites in Broughton and the rest of Hampshire, logging each one so the record builds year on year. The work covers fusible link fire dampers, motorised smoke dampers and wall and floor dampers, and people most often call us about dirty dampers that may not close and smoke dampers that need testing through their controls.
Rural buildings that have been converted or extended can have ducts passing through fire-resisting walls, where the dampers are easy to overlook. A first test normally starts with finding them all.
A written report with photos follows each 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.
- Location
- Broughton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Fire dampers in Broughton buildings
Broughton sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces and other non-domestic buildings, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Broughton, and older buildings converted to new uses often have ventilation added later.
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Broughton gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too, around 14 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the SO20 postcode area for fire damper testing and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens, all of which we cover for fire damper testing. Nearby, we also carry out fire damper testing in Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broughton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Tally Ho Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4.3 miles south.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Schools are often easiest to test during the holidays, when ceilings can be opened without disturbing lessons.
Fusible link fire dampers
For dampers closed by a spring, BESA guidance is annual testing as a minimum. A weak spring or a sticking blade shows up when the damper is dropped.
Why act early in Broughton
Faults found early are often simpler to put right. Left for years, corrosion and build-up can turn it into a full damper replacement. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Broughton is calmer for everyone.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why Broughton businesses choose us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere like Broughton, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- Before the visit, we agree access, timings and any areas with restrictions.
- Ceiling tiles and hatches are opened and each damper’s access panel removed.
- The blade is released and watched to make sure it closes fully.
- We reset it and record any dirt, corrosion or damage.
- Panels and tiles go back, and the results are written up.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Need a price for fire damper testing? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Common questions in Broughton
Can you get to a site in Broughton?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Broughton included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire authority looks after Broughton?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Broughton. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
How much does fire damper testing cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before work begins.
What happens if a damper fails its test?
Failed dampers are reported and we can quote to repair or replace them. After the repair, we test it again so the record shows a pass.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How we price fire damper testing
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What else we do in Broughton
Common problems we fix in Broughton
Fusible links and springs don’t last for ever. A link can be damaged, painted over or swapped for the wrong one, and a tired spring may not drive the blade home, which only shows up when the damper is dropped.
Clients usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Dampers that cannot be reached without an access panel
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
Site managers at schools such as Broughton Primary School usually find the summer break the easiest time for ceiling work like damper testing.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
- Missing dampers that a designer needs to specify
- Signing off a building’s overall fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Riser dampers
- Offices and schools
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers