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Fire and smoke damper testing in Hedgerley
For fire damper testing in Hedgerley, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Dampers that cannot be reached without an access panel
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
Fire damper testing in Hedgerley
BESA guidance is that fire dampers should be tested by a competent person when they’re installed and at least annually after that. For spring-operated types, annual testing is the minimum. Our job is to do the testing and hand you the paperwork that shows it. If you have fire dampers that fail to drop shut and buildings with no damper register, we can put it right, from motorised smoke dampers, riser dampers and fusible link fire dampers onwards.
For a building in or near Hedgerley, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and the test itself is the same as in any city building.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Hedgerley (SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Hedgerley.
- We gather what’s known about the dampers, from drawings, registers or past reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- Fire dampers are drop tested and smoke dampers are run through 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email 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. We typically come back within one working day.
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What we’re called out for in Hedgerley
Dampers are hidden above ceilings, inside risers and behind boxing. If there’s no hatch to reach them, they slip off everyone’s list, and anything nobody can get to goes untested.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Missing or out-of-date damper records
- Dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
A school like Farnham Common Junior School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- When the next visit should be, and why
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. That is our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Hedgerley questions
Who is the fire and rescue service for Hedgerley?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hedgerley. A report listing every damper, its location and its result is the easiest way to show the dampers are maintained.
Do you test dampers in schools in Hedgerley during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Hedgerley. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Do you test dampers in the evening or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and weekends, so offices, shops and schools can carry on as normal. Tell us the hours that suit and we’ll plan around them.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
It’s the responsible person, under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Annual testing by a competent person, with written records, is a practical way to show the duty is being met.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Dampers that were never installed where they’re needed
- Deciding where dampers should be fitted
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Hospitals and care homes
- Wall and floor dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Offices and schools
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Riser dampers
Fire dampers in Hedgerley buildings
There are about 4 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises on the FSA’s food hygiene register in and around Hedgerley, up to about a mile and a half out. Many buildings of this kind have ductwork through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the dampers at those points need testing at least annually. The nearest hospital to Hedgerley is Wexham Park Hospital, about 3 miles south-east. A hospital is the kind of building where dampers sit on every floor, and clinics, surgeries and care homes need the same annual testing for any they have. Hedgerley sits within the area of Royal Berkshire 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.
If you manage an older building converted to a hotel or venue, like many historic houses in the area (Cliveden is about 3.8 miles west), finding every damper is the first job. The nearest hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, is about 3 miles south-east; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who cannot move quickly.
Hedgerley is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. Sites in Hedgerley get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across Slough, we cover 31 places, and Hedgerley is one of them. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 18 miles from Hedgerley.
Fire damper testing in SL2 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need fire damper testing at premises on Jones Way, Hedgerley Hill and Cottage Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hedgerley: Egypt (1 mile south-west), Farnham Common (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (2 miles south-west), Littleworth Corner (2 miles west) and Farnham Royal (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles south), Cippenham (4 miles south), Chalvey (5 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (5 miles south) and Burnham (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Hedgerley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Bulstrode Park, The White Horse Public House and Khalsa Secondary Academy. Hedgerley’s nearest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wexham Park Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hedgerley includes Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
How we price fire damper testing
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For fire damper testing in Hedgerley, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Fix water leaks in plant rooms and risers promptly
- Update the register when ductwork changes
- File every damper report where your assessor can find it
- Get remedials done soon after a failed test
Make sure trades working in ceilings and risers know where the dampers sit, and ask them not to run cables through or wedge them. Anything they disturb should be checked again.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.