Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Red Rice, Hampshire
Fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper for Red Rice, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Dampers that stick or will not close fully
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Dirty dampers that may not close
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Fire damper testing in Red Rice
Ductwork can carry fire and smoke between compartments, and the damper is what stops it. A damper only does its job if the blade can drop fully. Annual drop testing is how you know for the dampers in your building. The work covers motorised smoke dampers, offices and schools and hospitals and care homes, and common reasons people get in touch are damper actions from a fire risk assessment and buildings with no damper register.
For a building in or near Red Rice, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded, the same as anywhere.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Red Rice (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Places near Red Rice
Other services in Red Rice
Fire damper testing in Red Rice: local notes
Fire safety in Red Rice falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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. The nearest hospital to Red Rice is Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 2.8 miles north. Healthcare buildings rely on fire compartments to protect people who can’t easily move, and dampers keep those compartments sealed.
For schools like Redrice School, damper testing is easiest in the holidays, when corridors and ceilings are clear.
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For fire damper testing in and around Red Rice, please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Red Rice included. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Red Rice is one of them. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 19 miles from Red Rice.
Fire damper testing in SP11 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Red Rice: Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Red Rice
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School and John Hanson Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Red Rice include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
What fire damper testing can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
- Missing dampers that a designer needs to specify
- Designing the building’s fire compartments
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Red Rice
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
Questions from Red Rice
Can the work in Red Rice be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can fire dampers in schools around Red Rice be tested in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Red Rice. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
How much does fire damper testing cost in Red Rice?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Common problems we fix in Red Rice
Dampers are hidden above ceilings, inside risers and behind boxing. If there’s no hatch to reach them, they slip off everyone’s list, and one that can’t be reached can’t be tested.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
If you manage a care home or clinic near Red Rice, the testing that a hospital like Andover War Memorial Hospital (about 2.8 miles north) relies on applies to your dampers too.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they recommend a next date
Why act early in Red Rice
If a damper can’t close, the wall it sits in has a hole in it during a fire. Everything else about the compartment can be right and the duct still lets it down. It’s far better to find that out on a test than in a fire. In a small place like Red Rice, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Red Rice
- A fixed price before any work starts
- A written report with photos after each visit
- We diagnose before we treat
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Red Rice run smoothly.
- First we look at any damper register, drawings or earlier test reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from their controls.
- Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
- We report on every damper, with faults and suggested remedials set out.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Ceiling voids and risers
Damp plant areas are hard on dampers. We note any rust or water damage on the report so the cause can be tackled.
Offices and retail
Multi-let buildings may have dampers inside tenant areas. Access to each area is planned with whoever manages the building.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.