Kent · Fire damper testing
Maltman's Hill fire damper testing
Fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper for Maltman's Hill, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
Fire dampers in Maltman's Hill buildings
About 42 miles out from central London, Maltman's Hill is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Maltman's Hill is covered by Kent 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.
Godinton House, about 5 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Maltman's Hill, and older buildings converted to new uses often have ventilation added later.
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For fire damper testing in and around Maltman's Hill, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, including Maltman's Hill. Maltman's Hill is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for fire damper testing. We also work in Maidstone, about 11 miles from Maltman's Hill.
All of TN27 is covered for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Maltman's Hill include Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Around Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Fire damper testing in Maltman's Hill
The point of testing is to find dampers that fail. When one sticks, has a damaged link or is corroded, we report it and offer remedials, so the fault does not just sit on a list. The work covers riser dampers, offices and schools and motorised smoke dampers, and the jobs we see most are dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch and smoke dampers that need testing through their controls.
Rural buildings that have been converted or extended can have ducts passing through fire-resisting walls, where the dampers are easy to overlook. A first test normally starts with finding them all.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Maltman's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Maltman's Hill
Do you work overnight in Maltman's Hill?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Maltman's Hill keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you get to a site in Maltman's Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
What paperwork do we get after testing?
The record we give you is a report of the tests, damper by damper. Any failures come with a note of the remedials needed.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, who might be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent. They must keep fire safety measures, including dampers, in working order.
Can you test motorised smoke dampers?
Yes. We operate each smoke damper from its controls and check it opens and closes fully. If someone else looks after the controls, we plan the timing with you.
How we price fire damper testing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- A few general shots of the system
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Part by part
Offices and retail
Multi-let buildings may have dampers inside tenant areas. We agree access with the managing agent before the visit.
Smoke dampers
Because they’re linked to controls, smoke damper tests can need some coordination. We agree the arrangements with you in advance.
When to call us in Maltman's Hill
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has a duty to keep fire safety measures working, and dampers are part of those measures. Employers, owners, landlords and managing agents all need evidence that the dampers have been checked.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Missing or out-of-date damper records
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Rusted damper blades and springs
Every damper we test around Maltman's Hill gets its own entry in the report, with pictures.
Before you book anyone
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Maltman's Hill.
- We plan access and timing with you first, including any out-of-hours work.
- We open up ceilings and hatches and take off each access panel.
- We release each blade and check it shuts all the way.
- The damper is reset and its condition noted.
- Panels and tiles go back, and the results are written up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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What else we do in Maltman's Hill
What a clean will not put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
- Designing the building’s fire compartments
- Control wiring problems outside the damper itself
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Offices and schools
- Wall and floor dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Riser dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers