Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Leckford
Fire damper testing for commercial sites in Leckford and across Hampshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Store test records alongside the fire risk assessment
- Keep ceiling hatches and duct panels easy to open
- Diary the annual test well ahead
- Get remedials done soon after a failed test
Pass the report to whoever keeps your fire risk assessment up to date, so the assessment reflects where the dampers stand. Outstanding faults should be dealt with, not left on file.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.
About our fire damper testing in Leckford
Fire dampers sit inside ductwork where it passes through a fire-resisting wall or floor. A fusible link holds the blade open until heat melts it, and the blade then drops to shut the duct. Drop testing proves that this still happens, and we record the result for every damper we test. The work covers wall and floor dampers, motorised smoke dampers and hospitals and care homes, and common reasons people get in touch are fire damper items raised by an assessor and smoke dampers with no recent test.
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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Leckford (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Leckford
What else we do in Leckford
Leckford buildings and fire safety
Andover War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 5.6 miles north of Leckford. Healthcare buildings rely on fire compartments to protect people who can’t easily move, and dampers keep those compartments sealed. Fire safety in Leckford falls to 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.
Healthcare buildings such as Andover War Memorial Hospital (about 5.6 miles north) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Leckford or further out, we cover fire damper testing for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. We also work in Southampton, about 15 miles from Leckford.
Our technicians cover all of SO20 for fire damper testing and the roads nearby. If your site is just outside Leckford, we cover Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Near you in Leckford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Peat Spade Public House and Longstock Park, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
- Signing off a building’s overall fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Offices and schools
- Wall and floor dampers
- Riser dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
Common questions in Leckford
Can you work in Leckford outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you get to a site in Leckford?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Leckford included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What does TR19 mean?
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.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Will we get a certificate for the dampers?
After testing, we provide a report covering each damper, with its location, its result and any faults. It belongs in your fire safety log.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Leckford run smoothly.
- We gather what’s known about the dampers, from drawings, registers or past reports.
- We find every damper and open it up through the access panel.
- Every fire damper is dropped, and every smoke damper is tested through its controls.
- Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
- We report on every damper, with faults and suggested remedials set out.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Signs you need fire damper testing in Leckford
Buildings in Leckford change owners, tenants and maintenance contractors over the years, and the damper records don’t always go with them. With no register, it’s hard to say how many dampers exist, let alone when they were tested.
Clients normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
For schools like Test Valley School, damper testing is easiest in the holidays, when corridors and ceilings are clear.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Why it’s worth doing now in Leckford
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, and that’s something you can plan around. In a small place like Leckford, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
What the work involves, part by part
Ceiling voids and risers
Ceiling voids are where lots of dampers end up. Ceiling tiles are lifted for access and replaced afterwards.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospitals and care homes stay occupied around the clock. The sequence of testing is agreed with staff to keep disruption to a minimum.