Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Headbourne Worthy fire damper testing
For fire damper testing in Headbourne Worthy, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
- Missing or out-of-date damper records
- Fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year
About our fire damper testing in Headbourne Worthy
The idea behind drop testing is straightforward: we release the blade, watch it close fully, then reset it. We do this for buildings in Headbourne Worthy and across Hampshire, logging each one so the record builds year on year. We are often asked to deal with fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year and damper actions from a fire risk assessment, across wall and floor dampers, offices and schools and hospitals and care homes.
Rural buildings that have been converted or extended can have ducts passing through fire-resisting walls, and the dampers in them are easily forgotten. The first visit starts by locating each damper.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Headbourne Worthy (SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Smoke dampers
A smoke damper is opened and closed by a motor, not a link. We test them through their controls and check each blade travels fully.
Offices and retail
In offices and retail units, dampers tend to be hidden above working areas. Testing can be done outside opening hours so the space stays open.
What affects the quote in Headbourne Worthy
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
- Any permits to work or inductions
- A single visit or a regular plan
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
What fire damper testing looks like in Headbourne Worthy
There are about 5 schools, colleges and universities and about 4 care, childcare and hospital premises on the FSA’s food hygiene register within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Headbourne Worthy. Schools, care settings and hotels are the kind of buildings where fire dampers are commonly found. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Headbourne Worthy. 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. About 2.1 miles south of Headbourne Worthy is St John's Rooms And Chapel, the nearest hospital. Hospitals are a good example of a building with fire dampers across many floors and departments.
Site managers at schools such as Kings Worthy Primary School typically find the summer break the easiest time for ceiling work like damper testing.
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Headbourne Worthy gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Headbourne Worthy is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 13 miles from Headbourne Worthy.
All of SO23 is covered for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell, and we cover them all for fire damper testing. Close by, we work in Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Headbourne Worthy
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Cart And Horses Public House and Henry Beaufort School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Why deal with it now?
If a damper can’t close, the wall it sits in has a hole in it during a fire. Everything else about the compartment can be right and the duct still lets it down. It’s far better to find that out on a test than in a fire. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Headbourne Worthy is calmer for everyone.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Common problems we fix in Headbourne Worthy
Links and springs age like any other part. Damaged or painted links and weak springs mean the blade may stop short, and that only becomes clear during a drop test.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
Hospitals such as St John's Rooms And Chapel, about 2.1 miles south, are a good example of buildings with dampers on many floors; if you manage a clinic, surgery or care home near Headbourne Worthy, the same annual testing applies.
What your quote should include
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What paperwork you get at the end
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Common questions in Headbourne Worthy
Will you come out to Headbourne Worthy?
Yes. Headbourne Worthy is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you test dampers in schools in Headbourne Worthy during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Headbourne Worthy, the Food Standards Agency lists about 5 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Can you test motorised smoke dampers?
Yes. We test smoke dampers through their control system, as they’re motor driven. Each one is checked for full travel and the result recorded.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Can you fix fire dampers that fail?
Failed dampers are reported and we can quote to repair or replace them. After the repair, we test it again so the record shows a pass.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. Somewhere like Headbourne Worthy, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- Each damper is found and checked for access.
- 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.
- The report sets out the results, and we can quote to repair or replace failed dampers.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
For fire damper testing in Headbourne Worthy, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Do not let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
- Keep an eye out for damp around dampers
- Keep cables and fixings away from damper blades
- Book the next test before the year runs out
When we finish, we send a report covering every damper on the visit, with its location and its result. Keep it with the building’s fire safety records so it’s to hand for assessors and insurers.
The simplest way to avoid failures is to test on time, every year. Faults caught early are easier to fix.