Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Kentsboro
For fire damper testing in Kentsboro, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Corroded dampers in damp risers and plant rooms
- Buildings with no damper register
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Fire damper testing in Kentsboro
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 can’t, so you know where the gaps are. If you have buildings with no damper register and dampers overdue for their annual drop test, we can put it right.
Rural buildings that have been converted or extended can have ducts passing through fire-resisting walls, and the dampers in them are easily forgotten. The first visit starts by locating each damper.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Kentsboro and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- 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.
- The results go into a report, with failed dampers and remedials listed.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Fire damper testing in Kentsboro: local notes
Fire safety in Kentsboro falls to 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. Andover War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 5 miles north-east of Kentsboro. Smaller healthcare sites, from surgeries to care homes, need the same annual damper test as a hospital.
Every damper we test around Kentsboro gets its own entry in the report, with pictures.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Kentsboro or further out, fire damper testing is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Kentsboro is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for fire damper testing. If you need fire damper testing at premises on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Kentsboro, we cover Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Kentsboro
Kentsboro’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
When to call us in Kentsboro
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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
The nearest hospital, Andover War Memorial Hospital, is about 5 miles north-east; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who can’t move quickly.
Comparing quotes
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a written report and photos are included
What the work involves, part by part
Ceiling voids and risers
Many dampers sit above suspended ceilings. We lift tiles where necessary and put them back as we found them.
Offices and retail
In offices and retail units, dampers tend to be hidden above working areas. We can test in the evening, overnight or at weekends so the space stays open.
What happens if it’s left?
Your fire risk assessor or insurer may want evidence that dampers have been tested. Having a current report ready for a building in Kentsboro saves a scramble when the question comes. Planning a trip to Kentsboro ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Kentsboro businesses choose us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
FAQs for Kentsboro
Will you come out to Kentsboro?
Yes, Kentsboro is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you come to Kentsboro after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Kentsboro needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
What paperwork do we get after testing?
We test, record and report, rather than certify dampers to a standard. It lists each damper, the result and any remedials needed.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, 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. If photos are not enough, we’ll survey first.
What happens to dampers you can’t get to?
The report lists each inaccessible damper and where it is so nothing is quietly missed. Fitting an access panel is the usual fix, and we can quote to fit one.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
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Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Kentsboro
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Update the register when ductwork changes
- Make sure access panels stay clear and usable
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
- Diary the annual test well ahead
Any damper that failed is listed with the reason, along with an offer to repair or replace them. Once the work is done, the damper is tested again and the record updated.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. It makes sense to plan duct cleaning and damper testing together.