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Fire Damper Testing in Collier Row
Specialist fire damper testing for Collier Row: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Missing dampers that a designer needs to specify
- Fire alarm or control system faults behind a smoke damper
- Fire risk assessments, which need a fire risk assessor
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Offices and schools
- Hospitals and care homes
- Wall and floor dampers
- Riser dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
How we handle fire damper testing in Collier Row
We’re often asked to take on annual damper testing by the people who look after buildings in and around Collier Row. Send us the damper schedule or the drawings if you have them, and we’ll plan the testing around when the building is in use. The work covers hospitals and care homes, motorised smoke dampers and wall and floor dampers, and people most often call us about buildings with no damper register and dampers that stick or won’t close fully.
London’s offices, hotels, hospitals and blocks of flats are full of ductwork crossing fire-resisting walls and floors. In a larger building in Collier Row, that can mean dampers on every floor, many of them above ceilings or in risers.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate, and we clear up before we go. Managed blocks in London often need contractors booked in ahead, and we’re happy to deal with the agent directly for a site in Collier Row.
- 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.
- The blade is released and watched to make sure it closes fully.
- The damper is reset and its condition noted.
- Panels and tiles go back, and the results are written up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
For fire damper testing in Collier Row, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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FAQs for Collier Row
Which fire authority looks after Collier Row?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Collier Row. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
Do you work at weekends in Collier Row?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Collier Row needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
How often do fire dampers need drop testing?
BESA guidance calls for testing by a competent person at least once a year. Dampers should also be tested when they’re first installed.
What if a fire damper will not close?
The failure goes on the report, along with what caused it, such as a sticking blade, corrosion or a damaged link. Remedials are offered, either a repair or a replacement damper, and test it again afterwards.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How long does fire damper testing take?
Typically the work takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. It comes down mainly to how many dampers there are and how easy they are to get to.
What does fire damper testing cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
What happens to dampers you can’t get to?
It goes on the report as inaccessible, with the reason. We can fit an access panel so it’s tested on the next visit.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep an eye out for damp around dampers
- Diary the annual test well ahead
- Do not let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
- Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log
Put the next test in the diary within twelve months. BESA guidance is at least annual testing, and booking the same month each year keeps it simple.
Water is a damper’s enemy, so fix leaks and condensation near them promptly. Rusted parts are one of the main reasons dampers fail to close.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
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Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Collier Row
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The scale of the work
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Collier Row buildings and fire safety
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 17 schools, colleges and universities, about 46 care, childcare and hospital premises and about 7 hotels and B&Bs serving food within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Collier Row. 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. The nearest hospital to Collier Row is Oldchurch Hospital, about 1.5 miles south. Hospitals are a good example of a building with fire dampers across many floors and departments. The fire and rescue service for Collier Row is London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic buildings, and that covers fire safety systems such as dampers.
Hare Hall, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Collier Row, and older buildings converted to new uses often have ventilation added later. The nearest hospital, Oldchurch Hospital, is about 1.5 miles south; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who cannot move quickly.
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Collier Row or further out, we cover fire damper testing for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Collier Row is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for fire damper testing. For sites nearby, see our London page, about 13 miles away.
Fire damper testing in RM1, RM5 and RM7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Marks Gate (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Around Collier Row
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Colley Rowe Inn, Marshalls Park Academy and Raphael Park and the streets around them. Collier Row’s nearest station is Romford station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romford Shopping Hall (1 mile south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Collier Row includes Bedfords Park.
When to call us in Collier Row
In most buildings, Collier Row 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 can’t be reached cannot be tested.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
If you manage a school site such as Rise Park Infant School, any fire dampers can be tested in the holidays.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the price is fixed
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In schools and colleges, testing fits well into holidays and weekends, with no classes to work around.
Smoke dampers
Testing smoke dampers sometimes needs input from whoever looks after the control system. We plan that with you before the visit.