Surrey · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Egham
For fire damper testing in Egham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Corroded dampers in damp risers and plant rooms
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
Do you need fire damper testing in Egham?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has a duty to keep fire safety measures working, and dampers are part of those measures. Whoever that is, whether employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent, needs to be able to show the dampers work.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
For managed buildings around Egham station, damper testing can be booked out of hours so tenants aren’t disturbed.
Comparing quotes
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- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What records you will receive afterwards
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Fire damper testing in Egham, done properly
The idea behind drop testing is straightforward: we release the blade, watch it close fully, then reset it. We test dampers for sites in Egham and the rest of Surrey, logging each one so the record builds year on year. Common call-outs are for fire dampers with no recent test record and dampers affected by leaks or condensation, across wall and floor dampers, motorised smoke dampers and offices and schools.
Many building managers in towns like Egham find out about their dampers through a fire risk assessment. A first test normally starts with tracing the ductwork and recording every damper and its access.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Egham (TW20, TW18)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- File every damper report where your assessor can find it
- Act on failed dampers rather than leaving them on file
- Report leaks or condensation near ductwork quickly
- Add new dampers to the register as they’re fitted
Pass the report to whoever keeps your fire risk assessment up to date so their assessment matches what was found. Outstanding faults should be dealt with, not left on file.
A simple register of every damper helps a great deal: location, type, last test date and result. It stops dampers getting lost as the building changes.
Different parts, different methods
Offices and retail
In shared buildings, some dampers sit inside tenants’ space. Access to each area is planned with whoever manages the building.
Smoke dampers
A smoke damper is opened and closed by a motor, not a link. Testing means operating them from the controls to confirm the blade moves all the way.
The process
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 the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Before the visit, a few photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan the work in Egham.
- First we look at any damper register, drawings or earlier test reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from their controls.
- We reset every damper that passes and check it’s left open.
- The results go into a report, with failed dampers and remedials listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Nearby places to Egham
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Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Egham buildings and fire safety
There are about 15 schools, colleges and universities, about 6 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) and about 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses on the FSA’s food hygiene register in Egham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Schools, care settings and hotels are the kind of buildings where fire dampers are commonly found. The fire and rescue service for Egham is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Under the Fire Safety Order, the responsible person has to keep fire safety systems, dampers included, in working order, and the fire authority enforces that in most non-domestic premises. The nearest hospital to Egham is Ashford Hospital, about 3.5 miles east. Hospitals are a good example of a building with fire dampers across many floors and departments.
Healthcare buildings such as Ashford Hospital (about 3.5 miles east) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually. Historic houses near Egham, with Frogmore House about 3.7 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings can hold dampers in unexpected places.
Egham is about 6 miles south-east of Slough, in Surrey. Every kind of commercial site in Egham, we can take on fire damper testing. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Egham among them. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire damper testing: TW20 and TW18. If you need fire damper testing at premises on Station Road, Church Road and High Street or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Egham sits on or near the A30 and A308, which makes travel easy for fire damper testing. We also cover the places around Egham: Englefield Green (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile north), Egham Hythe (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south) and Thorpe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east). Egham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey for fire damper testing.
Near you in Egham
In Egham, that means kitchens and buildings near Strode's College, The Railway Public House and The Magna Carta School. There’s a railway station in Egham itself: Egham station. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Manor Lake.
Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Egham
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition of the system
- The scale of the work
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Egham questions
Can a school’s dampers in Egham be tested out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 15 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Egham, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Egham?
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Egham. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
Whose job is it to make sure fire dampers are tested?
It’s the responsible person, under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Annual testing by a competent person, with written records, is a practical way to show the duty is being met.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How long does fire damper testing take?
Typically the work takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. It comes down mainly to how many dampers there are and how easy they are to get to.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.