Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper inspection in Furzey Lodge
Specialist fire damper testing for Furzey Lodge: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Fire damper testing in Furzey Lodge
Plenty of buildings have dampers nobody has looked at since they were fitted. Ceilings have gone up, access panels have been covered or lost, and the records have gone missing. We find what we can, test what we can reach and list anything we can’t get to, so you know where the gaps are. We’re often asked to deal with dust or grease build-up on damper blades and missing or out-of-date damper records, on offices and schools, motorised smoke dampers and riser dampers.
In rural areas, conversions, country hotels and care homes can have ductwork crossing fire-resisting walls, and the dampers in them are easily forgotten. The first visit starts by locating each damper.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Furzey Lodge (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The number of sites or systems
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Furzey Lodge and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- We locate every damper and note any we can’t reach.
- We test fire dampers by dropping them and smoke dampers by operating them through the controls.
- Dampers that pass are reset, and failures are logged with what we found.
- We report the results and offer remedials on failed dampers.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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What the work involves, part by part
Access panels
Where there’s no access panel, we record the damper as not tested and say why. Fitting a panel means it can be tested on the next visit.
Fusible link fire dampers
Spring-operated fire dampers need testing at least once a year. A weak spring or a sticking blade shows up when the damper is dropped.
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
- Do not let anything obstruct a damper’s blade
- Add new dampers to the register as they’re fitted
- Get remedials done soon after a failed test
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 to hand for assessors and insurers.
Keeping to at least annual testing stops small faults turning into failed dampers. A blade that is just starting to stick is easier to deal with than a seized one.
Why it’s worth doing now in Furzey Lodge
Testing every year builds a history for each damper, which shows patterns early. A damper that was slow last year and sticks this year tells you something long before it fails outright. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Furzey Lodge rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
FAQs for Furzey Lodge
Can you come to Furzey Lodge after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Furzey Lodge can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Which fire service covers Furzey Lodge?
Furzey Lodge is in the area of 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.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
How much does fire damper testing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
What about areas you cannot get to?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Furzey Lodge buildings and fire safety
Lymington New Forest Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 4.5 miles south-west of Furzey Lodge. Hospitals are a good example of a building with fire dampers across many floors and departments. The fire and rescue service for Furzey Lodge is Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.
For schools like Beaulieu Village Primary School, damper testing is easiest in the holidays, when corridors and ceilings are clear. Beaulieu Palace House, about 1.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Furzey Lodge, and older buildings converted to new uses often have ventilation added later. The nearest hospital, Lymington New Forest Hospital, is about 4.5 miles south-west; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who can’t move quickly.
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Across the SO42 area, we can carry out fire damper testing at your premises. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Furzey Lodge is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 8 miles from Furzey Lodge.
Our technicians cover all of the SO42 postcode area for fire damper testing and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Furzey Lodge
The closest station to Furzey Lodge is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Furzey Lodge include Boldre Foreshore.