Surrey · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Ewhurst
For fire damper testing in Ewhurst, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Buildings with no damper register
- Dampers that stick or won’t close fully
- Dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Ewhurst
The idea behind drop testing is straightforward: we release the blade, watch it close fully, then reset it. We test dampers for sites in Ewhurst and the rest of Surrey, logging each one so the record builds year on year. The work covers hospitals and care homes, fusible link fire dampers and motorised smoke dampers, and the jobs we see most are smoke dampers that need testing through their controls and rusted damper blades and springs.
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’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Ewhurst (GU6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Ewhurst: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ewhurst?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Ewhurst is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you work in Ewhurst outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Ewhurst can fit around your hours. Just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Can you test motorised smoke dampers?
Yes, as well as drop testing fire dampers. Smoke and fire dampers are reported together, with any faults set out clearly.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What paperwork do we get after testing?
You get a test report recording every damper we tested, with its location, its result and any faults. Keep it with your fire safety records.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
How much time does a damper test visit need?
A visit takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Large buildings can be split over several visits, and you can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us to talk it through.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Ewhurst before we set off.
- Before the visit, we agree access, timings and any areas with restrictions.
- We open up ceilings and hatches and take off each access panel.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Holes around ductwork in fire-resisting walls
- Control wiring problems outside the damper itself
- Approving the building’s fire strategy
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Ewhurst
- Offices and schools
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Riser dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
What fire damper testing looks like in Ewhurst
At about 28 miles from central London, Ewhurst sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Ewhurst is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic buildings, and that covers fire safety systems such as dampers.
A school like Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons.
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Across the GU6 area, we can carry out fire damper testing at your premises. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 9 miles from Ewhurst.
We work across GU6 for fire damper testing and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane, and we cover them all for fire damper testing. Ewhurst is on the B2127, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for fire damper testing. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ewhurst
Typical jobs here are in premises near Sayer's Croft LNR, Bulls Head pub and Hurtwood House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- File every damper report where your assessor can find it
- Don’t let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
- Act on failed dampers rather than leaving them on file
- Keep the damper register up to date after any building work
The next test should be no more than a year away. The guidance is at least once a year, so it helps to book it before the date slips.
Make sure every damper can be reached. If a damper has no access panel, have one fitted before the next test.
What we are called out for in Ewhurst
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. Employers, owners, landlords and managing agents all need evidence that the dampers have been checked.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Blades that jam part-way when released
Drop testing in and around Ewhurst means releasing each blade, watching it close and resetting it.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Other services in Ewhurst
Leave it or put it right?
When something goes wrong, people ask what checks were in place. A damper test log helps show the responsible person kept on top of things, and you can only produce records for tests that took place. If the system at a site near Ewhurst fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We are fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.