West Berkshire · Fire damper testing
Fire Damper Testing in Peasemore
Fire damper testing in Peasemore from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Missing or out-of-date damper records
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Blades that jam part-way when released
Fire damper testing in Peasemore, done properly
Each damper we test gets a location, a result and a note of its condition. Passes are reset and left ready to work, and any that fail are listed with the reason. That record belongs with the building’s fire safety paperwork. We are often asked to deal with dampers overdue for their annual drop test and dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch, on motorised smoke dampers, offices and schools and hospitals and care homes.
For a building in or near Peasemore, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded, the same as anywhere.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Peasemore (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Schools are often easiest to test during the holidays, when ceilings can be opened without disturbing lessons.
Ceiling voids and risers
Where ductwork runs up through a building, there are often dampers at every floor. We work through them floor by floor so nothing is missed.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Nearby places to Peasemore
Also in Peasemore
Peasemore buildings and fire safety
About 54 miles out from central London, Peasemore is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Fire safety in Peasemore falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces and other non-domestic buildings, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Dampers that fail a test around Peasemore are reported with pictures, and repairs can be quoted.
Peasemore is about 7 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Peasemore to the outskirts, fire damper testing is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, Peasemore among them. We also work in Reading, around 16 miles away.
Every address in RG20 is covered for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Field Road, The Pightle and Hillgreen Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out fire damper testing in Leckhampstead (1 mile south-west), Beedon (2 miles east), Downend (2 miles south-east), North Heath (2 miles south) and World's End (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Peasemore
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Fox pub. A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Peasemore include Snelsmore Common.
Peasemore questions
Can the work in Peasemore be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Peasemore needn’t be disturbed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is Peasemore within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Peasemore is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do you carry out smoke damper testing?
Yes, as well as drop testing fire dampers. The results go into the same report, with any faults set out clearly.
Do you certify fire dampers?
We test, record and report, rather than certify dampers to a standard. It lists each damper, the result and any remedials needed.
How much does fire damper testing cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Signs you need fire damper testing in Peasemore
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.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Dirty dampers that may not close
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
Every damper we test around Peasemore gets its own entry in the report, with photos.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What insurance they carry
- What records you will receive afterwards
The process
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Peasemore knowing what to expect.
- Before the visit, we agree access, timings and any areas with restrictions.
- 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.
- We close everything up and send the results in a report.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Advice
Why act early in Peasemore
Fire risk assessors and insurers may ask to see damper test records. Having a current report ready for a building in Peasemore saves a scramble when someone asks. With notice, the visit to Peasemore can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why Peasemore businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Keeping the system healthy
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Do not let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
- Report leaks or condensation near ductwork quickly
- Tell contractors where dampers are before they start work
- Do not let anything obstruct a damper’s blade
Put the next test in the diary within twelve months. BESA guidance is at least annual testing, so it helps to book it before the date slips.
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.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Peasemore
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.