Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Headley Down
Fire damper testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Headley Down. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Dampers that stick or won’t close fully
Fire damper testing in Headley Down, done properly
Plenty of buildings have dampers nobody has looked at since they were fitted. Ceilings get lowered, hatches get boarded over and paperwork goes astray. We locate and test the dampers we can reach and record the ones we cannot, so you can see exactly what still needs access. If you have fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year and dust or grease build-up on damper blades, we can help.
In a smaller place like Headley Down, buildings with fire dampers are more likely to be a school, a surgery, a care home or a hotel than an office block. The duty to keep them working is the same as in a city.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Headley Down (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price fire damper testing
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The times the site is available
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
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.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. For a place like Headley Down, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- We gather what’s known about the dampers, from drawings, registers or past reports.
- Dampers are located one by one and reached through their access panels.
- Every fire damper is dropped, and every smoke damper is tested through its 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
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Common problems we fix in Headley Down
Dust settles on damper blades, runners and springs over the years. Where the duct carries grease or cooking vapour, grease coats them too, and either can stop the blade dropping fully.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- 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 The Holme Church of England Primary School usually find the summer break the easiest time for ceiling work like damper testing.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and photos are included
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
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.
What happens if it’s left?
After any fire, one of the first questions is what maintenance had been done. A damper test log helps show the responsible person kept on top of things, and they only exist if the testing happened. A quieter site near Headley Down still needs its system looked after.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why Headley Down businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Every job surveyed first
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Fire damper testing around Headley Down
About 2.8 miles west of Headley Down is Chase Community Hospital, the nearest hospital. Healthcare buildings rely on fire compartments to protect people who cannot easily move, and dampers keep those compartments sealed. Headley Down sits within the area of 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.
Hospitals such as Chase Community Hospital, about 2.8 miles west, are a good example of buildings with dampers on many floors; if you manage a clinic, surgery or care home near Headley Down, the same annual testing applies.
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We carry out fire damper testing for commercial premises of every kind in Headley Down and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Headley Down among them. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
We cover every part of GU35 for fire damper testing and the streets around it. Fire damper testing is available to premises on Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road and nearby roads. With the B3002 close by, Headley Down is easy for our technicians to reach for fire damper testing. If your site is just outside Headley Down, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Around Headley Down
Typical jobs here are in premises near Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Headley Down include Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Fire risk assessments, which need a fire risk assessor
- Signing off a building’s overall fire safety
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Headley Down
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Offices and schools
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log
- Tell contractors where dampers are before they start work
- Do not let anything obstruct a damper’s blade
- Do not let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
Share the results with your fire risk assessor, so the assessment reflects where the dampers stand. Faults on the report are worth closing off quickly.
Where a damper sits in ductwork that collects dust or grease, keeping that ductwork clean helps. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.
FAQs for Headley Down
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Headley Down?
Headley Down is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Failed dampers on a report should be followed by a record of the repair, so the file shows the problem was closed out.
Can you come to Headley Down after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How much time does a damper test visit need?
As a guide, it takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. It comes down mainly to how many dampers there are and how easy they are to get to.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Do you certify fire dampers?
What you receive is a written report of each test for every damper on the visit. Failures are set out with the remedials we’d suggest.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.