Oxfordshire · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Hungerford Green
Fire damper testing in Hungerford Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Dirty dampers that may not close
- Dampers that stick or won’t close fully
What fire damper testing looks like in Hungerford Green
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Hungerford Green. 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. Hungerford Green is about 47 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Historic buildings that have had ventilation added later can hide dampers in awkward places; Basildon Park, about 3.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the area around Hungerford Green.
Hungerford Green is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. If you need fire damper testing in Hungerford Green, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Hungerford Green included. Hungerford Green is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 10 miles away.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for fire damper testing. Fire damper testing is available to premises on Bell Lane and The Glebe and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Streatley (2 miles east), Goring (3 miles east), Lower Basildon (3 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles north-east) and South Stoke (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Hungerford Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bell Inn, among other places. The closest station to Hungerford Green is Goring & Streatley station, about 2.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
How we handle fire damper testing in Hungerford Green
The idea behind drop testing is straightforward: we release the blade, watch it close fully, then reset it. We do this for buildings in Hungerford Green and across Oxfordshire, keeping a log for each damper so there’s a history to look back on. If you have dampers affected by leaks or condensation and dampers that stick or won’t close fully, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Hungerford Green, fire dampers are typically found in a school, a care home, a hotel or a converted building, wherever there is one. Wherever there are dampers, each one needs testing at least annually.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Hungerford Green (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hungerford Green
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Questions from Hungerford Green
Can you come to Hungerford Green after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Hungerford Green can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire service covers Hungerford Green?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Hungerford Green. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Is Hungerford Green in your area?
Yes. Hungerford Green is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How often do fire dampers need drop testing?
BESA’s guidance is a test on installation and at least once a year after that. Some sites choose to test more often where the risk is higher.
Whose job is it to make sure fire dampers are tested?
The duty falls on the responsible person for the premises. That is often the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent. We carry out the testing and give them the records.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
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What affects the cost of fire damper testing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The size of the system
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
Want a quote for fire damper testing? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
What we’re called out for in Hungerford Green
Corrosion is another common cause of failure. Water leaks, condensation and damp plant areas attack the casing, blade and spring, so a damper can seize without anyone noticing.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
If you manage a school site such as The Downs School, any fire dampers can be tested in the holidays.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a survey comes first
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep cables and fixings away from damper blades
- Keep ceiling hatches and duct panels easy to open
- Update the register when ductwork changes
- Tell contractors where dampers are before they start work
Put the next test in the diary within twelve months. BESA guidance is at least annual testing, and booking the same month each year keeps it simple.
Make sure every damper can be reached. Where there’s no hatch, an access panel makes testing possible ahead of the next visit.
What happens if it’s left?
Until a damper has been dropped, you cannot say whether it works. A test gives you a clear answer, and we can offer remedials for any that fail, which is far easier to plan for. It’s simpler to plan the work at Hungerford Green now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- We are fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Hungerford Green knowing what to expect.
- 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.
- The results go into a report, with failed dampers and remedials listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.