Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Inhurst, Hampshire
Our technicians work in Inhurst on fire damper testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
- Dampers that stick or won’t close fully
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
Why it’s worth doing now in Inhurst
Leaving damper testing for another year doesn’t make the dampers any more likely to work. BESA guidance is to test at least annually, so a missed year leaves a gap in the record too. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Inhurst is calmer for everyone.
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 us?
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- In business since 2009
- We are fully insured
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How we handle fire damper testing in Inhurst
For every damper, we record where it is, whether it passed and the state it’s in. Passes are reset and left ready to work, and any that fail are listed with the reason. You end up with a clear record to keep with your fire safety documents. The work covers motorised smoke dampers, offices and schools and fusible link fire dampers, and the jobs we see most are fire dampers with no recent test record and dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch.
Rural buildings that have been converted or extended can have ducts passing through fire-resisting walls, where the dampers are easy to overlook. The first visit starts by locating each damper.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Inhurst (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Inhurst
Other trades work around dampers all the time. A cable run through the blade path, a knocked link or a wedged blade is enough to stop a damper closing.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Buildings with no damper register
- Dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Blades that jam part-way when released
School buildings such as The Hurst School are typically tested in the holidays, wherever they have dampers.
Comparing quotes
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What insurance they carry
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
How the job changes from site to site
Smoke dampers
Because they’re linked to controls, smoke damper tests can need some coordination. We plan that with you before the visit.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Where residents can’t easily get out, holding fire and smoke back matters even more. Annual damper testing is part of keeping that in place.
Fire damper testing in Inhurst: local notes
Food Standards Agency data includes about 5 schools, colleges and universities and about 7 care, childcare and hospital premises in and around Inhurst, up to about a mile and a half out. If any of them has ducted ventilation, its dampers need an annual drop test at least. About 5.8 miles south-east of Inhurst is Park Prewett Hospital, the nearest hospital. Smaller healthcare sites, from surgeries to care homes, need the same annual damper test as a hospital. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Inhurst. Its fire safety officers enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic buildings, and that covers fire safety systems such as dampers.
Park Prewett Hospital, about 5.8 miles south-east of Inhurst, is the kind of building where dampers protect every compartment; smaller care sites need the same annual tests.
Inhurst is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Inhurst or further out, we cover fire damper testing for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Inhurst is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for fire damper testing. We also work in Reading, about 11 miles from Inhurst.
We work across RG26 for fire damper testing and the roads nearby. Fire damper testing is available to premises on Inhurst Lane, Stokes Lane and Brimpton Road and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Inhurst, we cover Heath End (1 mile north-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west) and Tadley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Inhurst
Typical jobs here are in premises near Burnham Copse Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Thatcham Reed Beds.
What fire damper testing can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Control wiring problems outside the damper itself
- Approving the building’s fire strategy
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Inhurst
- Riser dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Offices and schools
- Hospitals and care homes
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- What state the system is in
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Want a quote for fire damper testing? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Common questions in Inhurst
Do you work at weekends in Inhurst?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Inhurst can fit around your hours. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Inhurst?
Inhurst is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Keep each damper test report with the fire risk assessment and the building’s log book, ready to show.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote normally follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you cover Inhurst?
Yes. We work in Inhurst and the rest of Hampshire, within our South East and London area. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the fire damper testing, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Inhurst.
- We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
- We find every damper and open it up through the access panel.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from their controls.
- Each one that passes is reset, ready to work.
- The results go into a report, with failed dampers and remedials listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.