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Fire damper testing in Pixham, Surrey
Fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Pixham. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Dirty dampers that may not close
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
What happens if it’s left?
Fire risk assessors and insurers may ask to see damper test records. Having a current report ready for a building in Pixham saves a scramble when someone asks. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Pixham rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How we handle fire damper testing in Pixham
A drop test is simple in principle: we release the blade, watch it close fully, then reset it. We test dampers for sites in Pixham and the rest of Surrey, keeping a log for each damper so there’s a history to look back on. The work covers motorised smoke dampers, offices and schools and fusible link fire dampers, and the jobs we see most are fire dampers with no recent test record and dust or grease build-up on damper blades.
In a village or hamlet like Pixham, there may be only a few buildings with fire dampers. Wherever there are dampers, each one needs testing at least annually.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Pixham (RH4, RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Pixham before we set off.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- We locate every damper and note any we cannot reach.
- We test fire dampers by dropping them and smoke dampers by operating them through the controls.
- Dampers that pass are reset, and failures are logged with what we found.
- The report sets out the results, and we can quote to repair or replace failed dampers.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
For fire damper testing in Pixham, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Fusible link fire dampers
A damaged or painted link can stop a damper doing its job. We check its condition during the test and note anything that isn’t right.
Ceiling voids and risers
Where ductwork runs up through a building, there are often dampers at every floor. Testing goes floor by floor so nothing is missed.
Pixham questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Pixham?
It’s Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Pixham. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
Do you work in villages like Pixham?
Yes, Pixham is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Can testing be done without disrupting the building?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are all possible, so offices, shops and schools can carry on as normal. We plan the visit around when the building is quietest.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How long does fire damper testing take?
As a guide, it takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building. The number of dampers and how they’re reached decide the rest.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Pixham
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
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
- Parking and loading at the site
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
What fire damper testing looks like in Pixham
There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities, about 9 care, childcare and hospital premises and about 4 hotels and guest houses on the FSA’s food hygiene register in and around Pixham, up to about a mile and a half out. Many buildings of this kind have ductwork through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the dampers at those points need testing at least annually. Pixham sits within the area of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and keeping dampers working is part of the responsible person’s duty. Headley Court is the nearest hospital, about 4 miles north-east of Pixham. A hospital is the kind of building where dampers sit on every floor, and clinics, surgeries and care homes need the same annual testing for any they have.
For buildings around Dorking station with ducted ventilation, any fire dampers need an annual test at least. A school like The Ashcombe School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons. The nearest hospital, Headley Court, is about 4 miles north-east; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who cannot move quickly.
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. For fire damper testing in and around Pixham, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Pixham. Pixham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for commercial clients. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (11 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for fire damper testing: RH4 and RH5. You will find streets such as London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane, all of which we cover for fire damper testing. We also cover Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Pixham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Pippbrook House, St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School and Deepdene Terrace, among other places. Pixham has its own railway station: Dorking station. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Honest limits
Fire damper testing can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Holes around ductwork in fire-resisting walls
- Fire risk assessments, which need a fire risk assessor
- Sign-off of the whole building’s fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall and floor dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Offices and schools
- Motorised smoke dampers
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.