Fire damper inspection in Ringlestone

Why deal with it now?

After any fire, one of the first questions is what maintenance had been done. Damper test records are part of that answer, and you can only produce records for tests that took place. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.

Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.

Why choose Duct Doctor in Ringlestone

• We’re fully insured
• A written report with pictures after every visit
• A fixed price before any work starts
• Survey first, then a fixed quote

Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.

What the work involves, part by part

Smoke dampers

Testing smoke dampers sometimes needs input from whoever looks after the control system. We plan that with you before the visit.

Ceiling voids and risers

Risers and service shafts often hold dampers at each floor. We work through them floor by floor so nothing is missed.

Fire dampers in Ringlestone buildings

The FSA’s food hygiene register lists about 21 schools, colleges and universities and about 35 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) with registered kitchens or food service within about 1.5 miles of central Ringlestone. Many buildings of this kind have ductwork through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the dampers at those points need testing at least annually. Ringlestone’s nearest hospital, Maidstone Hospital, is about 1.7 miles south-west. 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. Ringlestone is covered by Kent 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.

If you manage a school site such as North Borough Junior School, any fire dampers can be tested in the holidays. If you manage a historic building in the area (Stoneacre is about 3.7 miles south-east), dampers fitted during conversions can be hard to reach and need recording.

Ringlestone is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME14, we can take on fire damper testing. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.

Fire damper testing in ME14 and ME16 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Hyde Road, Mill Lane and Edna Road, all of which we cover for fire damper testing. We also cover the places around Ringlestone: Sandling (1 mile north), Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Foley Park (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Harbourland (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).

Near you in Ringlestone

We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St. Simon Stock Catholic School, Whatman Park and Harvester pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ringlestone is Maidstone Barracks station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1 mile south). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.