Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper inspection in Farleigh Wallop
Fire damper testing for Farleigh Wallop, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep to at least yearly testing
- Never wedge or tie a damper open
- Act on failed dampers rather than leaving them on file
- Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log
After testing, you get a report listing each of the fire and smoke dampers we tested, with its location and its result. File it with your fire safety log so it’s ready when your assessor or insurer asks.
Keep a damper register: where each damper is, what kind it is and when it was last tested. It means nothing gets forgotten when staff or contractors change.
About our fire damper testing in Farleigh Wallop
BESA guidance is that fire dampers should be tested by a competent person when they’re installed and at least annually after that. Spring-operated dampers need testing every year as a minimum. We carry out fire damper testing for buildings in Farleigh Wallop and give you the records to show it’s been done. If you’re dealing with dampers affected by leaks or condensation and fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year, we can help.
For a building in or near Farleigh Wallop, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded, the same as anywhere.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Farleigh Wallop (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Farleigh Wallop
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
- Parking and loading at the site
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Fire dampers in Farleigh Wallop buildings
There are about 3 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises on the FSA’s food hygiene register within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Farleigh Wallop. Schools, care settings and hotels are the kind of buildings where fire dampers are commonly found. The nearest hospital to Farleigh Wallop is Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, about 4.4 miles north. Smaller healthcare sites, from surgeries to care homes, need the same annual damper test as a hospital. The fire and rescue service for Farleigh Wallop is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
School buildings such as Brighton Hill Community School are usually tested in the holidays, wherever they have dampers. Healthcare buildings such as Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (about 4.4 miles north) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
Farleigh Wallop is about 3 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out fire damper testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Farleigh Wallop and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Farleigh Wallop among them. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (17 miles or so).
Work in RG25 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Fire damper testing is available to premises on The Avenue and Grammarsham Lane and nearby roads. We also cover Hatch Warren (1 mile north), Dummer (2 miles west), Kempshott (2 miles north-west), Brighton Hill (2 miles north) and South Ham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Farleigh Wallop
Farleigh Wallop’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (4.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Farleigh Wallop includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
Different parts, different methods
Smoke dampers
Testing smoke dampers sometimes needs input from whoever looks after the control system. We agree the arrangements with you in advance.
Ceiling voids and risers
Ceiling voids are where lots of dampers end up. We lift tiles where needed and put them back as we found them.
Do you need fire damper testing in Farleigh Wallop?
Building work often happens right next to dampers. A cable run through the blade path, a knocked link or a wedged blade is enough to stop a damper closing.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Smoke dampers that need testing through their controls
- Dirty dampers that may not close
If you manage an older building converted to a hotel or venue, like many historic houses in the area (Hall Place is about 5 miles south-east), finding every damper is the first job.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What insurance they carry
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Farleigh Wallop questions
Who is the fire and rescue service for Farleigh Wallop?
Fire safety enforcement in Farleigh Wallop is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Keep each damper test report with the fire risk assessment and the building’s log book, ready to show.
Is Farleigh Wallop within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts it on the responsible person. Annual testing by a competent person, with written records, is a practical way to show the duty is being met.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Leave it or put it right?
After any fire, one of the first questions is what maintenance had been done. Damper test records are part of that answer, and they only exist if the testing happened. In a small place like Farleigh Wallop, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why us?
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Every job surveyed first
- A fixed price before any work starts
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How it works
Your staff do not 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. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Farleigh Wallop run smoothly.
- We gather what’s known about the dampers, from drawings, registers or past reports.
- We find every damper and open it up through the 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.
- You get a report listing each damper, its result and any remedials needed.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
Need a price for fire damper testing? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.