Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Ludgershall, Hampshire
Fire damper testing in Ludgershall from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Dirty dampers that may not close
Fire damper testing in Ludgershall
Under BESA guidance, every fire damper is tested on completion of installation and then at least once a year. Spring-operated dampers need testing every year as a minimum. Our job is to do the testing and hand you the paperwork that shows it. Common call-outs are for fire dampers nobody can get to and gaps in the fire damper test log, across hospitals and care homes, fusible link fire dampers and offices and schools.
Buildings around Ludgershall may have just a handful of dampers, but each one still needs drop testing at least once a year, with the result recorded.
We have 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’re fully insured.
- Where
- Ludgershall (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
- Sign-off of the whole building’s fire safety
- Fire alarm or control system faults behind a smoke damper
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Ludgershall
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
Towns and villages near Ludgershall
Also in Ludgershall
Part by part
Fusible link fire dampers
For dampers closed by a spring, BESA guidance is annual testing as a minimum. Dropping the blade reveals springs that are tired and blades that drag.
Smoke dampers
Because they’re linked to controls, smoke damper tests can need some coordination. We plan that with you before the visit.
Why deal with it now?
Fire risk assessors and insurers may ask to see damper test records. Having a current report ready for a building in Ludgershall saves a scramble when someone asks. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.
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 work begins.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What fire damper testing looks like in Ludgershall
Ludgershall sits within the area of 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.
Drop testing in and around Ludgershall means releasing each blade, watching it close and resetting it. Site managers at schools such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School usually find the summer break the easiest time for ceiling work like damper testing.
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Ludgershall gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Ludgershall is one of them. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for fire damper testing and the roads nearby. We cover sites on High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens and the roads around them. Ludgershall is on the A342, so it’s easy for us to get to for fire damper testing. We also cover the places around Ludgershall: Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Near you in Ludgershall
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Wellington Academy and Prince of Wales Hotel. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (less than half a mile north).
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
The process
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Ludgershall.
- First we look at any damper register, drawings or earlier test reports.
- Dampers are located one by one and reached through their access panels.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from 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
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Ludgershall: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ludgershall?
Yes. Ludgershall is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can the work in Ludgershall be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Ludgershall keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How long does fire damper testing take?
Testing takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. Large buildings can be split over several visits, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a quote.
What if a damper has no access panel?
We don’t leave it off the report; we note it as not reached. With an access panel fitted, it can be tested on a return visit.
Do you certify fire dampers?
You get a test report recording every damper we tested, with its location, its result and any faults. Keep it with your fire safety records.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
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 without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Store test records alongside the fire risk assessment
- Keep to at least yearly testing
- Keep the damper register up to date after any building work
- Never wedge or tie a damper open
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. It makes sense to plan duct cleaning and damper testing together.