Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Hatchet Green, Hampshire
Fire damper testing for commercial sites in Hatchet Green and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
About our fire damper testing in Hatchet Green
Under BESA guidance, every fire damper is tested on completion of installation and then at least once a year. For spring-operated types, annual testing is the minimum. Our job is to do the testing and hand you the paperwork that shows it. Typical jobs include fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year and smoke dampers that need testing through their controls, across hospitals and care homes, motorised smoke dampers and riser dampers.
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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Hatchet Green (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Offices and retail
Fit-outs and tenant changes are hard on dampers. A test after the works shows the dampers still close.
Fusible link fire dampers
The common fire damper uses a link that holds the blade open. When the link reaches its set temperature it melts, and the blade drops to close the duct. We release the blade, check it closes fully and reset it.
What fire damper testing looks like in Hatchet Green
Fire safety in Hatchet Green falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. When a fire safety officer audits a non-domestic building, maintenance of systems like dampers can come up. Hatchet Green’s nearest hospital, Salisbury District Hospital, is about 5.8 miles north-west. Smaller healthcare sites, from surgeries to care homes, need the same annual damper test as a hospital.
Historic houses near Hatchet Green, with Breamore House about 2.6 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings can hold dampers in unexpected places. Hospitals such as Salisbury District Hospital, about 5.8 miles north-west, are a good example of buildings with dampers on many floors; if you manage a clinic, surgery or care home near Hatchet Green, the same annual testing applies.
Hatchet Green is in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Hatchet Green or further out, we cover fire damper testing for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
We cover every part of the SP6 postcode area for fire damper testing and the roads nearby. Fire damper testing is available to premises on Hatchet Close and Hatchet Green and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include North Charford (1 mile east) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Around Hatchet Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west).
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Hatchet Green
If a damper can’t close, the wall it sits in has a hole in it during a fire. The rest of the compartment can be built perfectly and still be bypassed by the duct. It’s far better to find that out on a test than in a fire. With notice, the visit to Hatchet Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why Hatchet Green businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Every visit written up, with pictures
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
FAQs for Hatchet Green
Which fire service covers Hatchet Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Hatchet Green is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
Can you work in Hatchet Green outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Hatchet Green keeps running as normal. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
How often does BESA say fire dampers should be tested?
At least once a year, under BESA guidance, plus a test when the damper is first installed. Some sites choose to test more often where the risk is higher.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Hatchet Green.
- First we look at any damper register, drawings or earlier test reports.
- Dampers are located one by one and reached through their access panels.
- Fire dampers are drop tested and smoke dampers are run through their controls.
- Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
- The results go into a report, with failed dampers and remedials listed.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
For fire damper testing in Hatchet Green, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Signs you need fire damper testing in Hatchet Green
The law puts a duty on the responsible person to keep fire safety systems, dampers included, in working order. Whoever that is, whether employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent, needs to be able to show the dampers work.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
Site managers at schools such as Hale Primary School typically find the summer break the easiest time for ceiling work like damper testing.
Comparing quotes
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
- Deciding where dampers should be fitted
- Control wiring problems outside the damper itself
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Wall and floor dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.