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Fire damper testing in Hungerford, Hampshire
Fire damper testing for Hungerford and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Rusted damper blades and springs
Fire damper testing in Hungerford: local notes
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 3 care, childcare and hospital premises serving food in and around Hungerford, 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 fire and rescue service for Hungerford is Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.
Site managers at schools such as Hyde Church of England Primary School normally find the summer break the easiest time for ceiling work like damper testing.
Hungerford is in Hampshire. From the centre of Hungerford to the outskirts, fire damper testing is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Hungerford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for fire damper testing. Southampton is in our area too, about 16 miles from Hungerford.
Every address in SP6 is within our area for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Hungerford: Hyde (1 mile east), North Gorley (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile north-west) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hungerford
Around Hungerford, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (2.4 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Fire damper testing in Hungerford
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. We carry out fire damper testing for buildings in Hungerford and give you the records to show it’s been done. The work covers wall and floor dampers, fusible link fire dampers and hospitals and care homes, and the jobs we see most are dust or grease build-up on damper blades and dampers overdue for their annual drop test.
Somewhere as small as Hungerford, 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Hungerford (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hungerford
What else we do in Hungerford
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Close off damper faults promptly
- Keep the damper register up to date after any building work
- Keep cables and fixings away from damper blades
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
Put the next test in the diary within twelve months. The guidance is at least once a year, and booking the same month each year keeps it simple.
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.
Common problems we fix in Hungerford
In most buildings, Hungerford included, dampers are out of sight in ceiling voids, risers and service shafts. Without an access panel nearby, they’re easy to forget, and one that cannot be reached can’t be tested.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
- Dirty dampers that may not close
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
Historic houses near Hungerford, with Breamore House about 4.3 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings can hold dampers in unexpected places.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If they look at the system before pricing
Your questions about fire damper testing in Hungerford
Do you work in villages like Hungerford?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Hungerford is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Hungerford?
Hungerford is in the area of 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.
What if a fire damper won’t close?
The failure goes on the report, along with what caused it, such as a sticking blade, corrosion or a damaged link. We offer remedials to repair or replace it, and it’s tested again once the work is done.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Can you test out of hours?
Yes. Testing can be booked outside working hours, which suits offices, retail and schools. Hospitals and care homes are planned with the site team.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Hungerford knowing what to expect.
- We plan access and timing with you first, including any out-of-hours work.
- Ceiling tiles and hatches are opened and each damper’s access panel removed.
- The blade is released and watched to make sure it closes fully.
- The damper is reset and its condition noted.
- We close everything up and send the results in a report.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Hungerford
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Designing the building’s fire compartments
- Sign-off of the whole building’s fire safety
- Missing dampers that a designer needs to specify
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Riser dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Offices and schools
- Motorised smoke dampers