Kent · Fire damper testing
Fire damper inspection in Rodmersham Green
Fire damper testing for commercial sites in Rodmersham Green and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Dirty dampers that may not close
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Blades that jam part-way when released
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Rodmersham Green
Ductwork can carry fire and smoke between compartments, and the damper is what stops it. That depends entirely on the blade closing all the way. Annual drop testing is how you know for the dampers in your building. If you have fire dampers nobody can get to and buildings with no damper register, we can put it right.
Testing in a small place like Rodmersham Green is planned around the journey and access, and every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded, the same as anywhere.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Rodmersham Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Designing the building’s fire compartments
- Missing dampers that a designer needs to specify
- Approving the building’s fire strategy
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Rodmersham Green
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Riser dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Rodmersham Green.
- First we check the schedule and the last set of results.
- Each damper is found and checked for access.
- Fire dampers are drop tested, and smoke dampers are tested through their controls.
- Dampers that pass are reset, and failures are logged with what we found.
- We report the results and offer remedials on failed dampers.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
What fire damper testing looks like in Rodmersham Green
There are about 13 schools, colleges and universities and about 10 care, childcare and hospital premises on the FSA’s food hygiene register across Rodmersham Green and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Many buildings of this kind have ductwork through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the dampers at those points need testing at least annually. Rodmersham Green is about 38 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Rodmersham Green sits within the area of 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.
A school like Rodmersham School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons. In Rodmersham Green, each damper is dropped to prove it closes fully, then reset.
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For fire damper testing in and around Rodmersham Green, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, Rodmersham Green included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Rodmersham Green is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 10 miles from Rodmersham Green.
All of ME9 is within our area for fire damper testing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Rodmersham Green: Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
What’s near Rodmersham Green
In Rodmersham Green, that means kitchens and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bayford Court (1.7 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
What the work involves, part by part
Ceiling voids and risers
Ceiling voids are where lots of dampers end up. Ceiling tiles are lifted for access and replaced afterwards.
Access panels
Over time, hatches and panels get covered up. Letting us know where they are speeds the visit up.
Rodmersham Green: your questions answered
Can the work in Rodmersham Green be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Rodmersham Green doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Can you get to a site in Rodmersham Green?
Yes, Rodmersham Green is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts it on the responsible person. Testing at least yearly and keeping the reports is how they can show it’s being done.
Can you quote from pictures?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What paperwork do we get after testing?
What you receive is a written report of each test for every damper on the visit. Any failures come with a note of the remedials needed.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
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 grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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What affects the cost of fire damper testing
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
For fire damper testing in Rodmersham Green, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Why act early in Rodmersham Green
A sticking blade caught on an annual test can be a small repair. Left for years, corrosion and build-up can turn it into a full damper replacement. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Rodmersham Green is calmer for everyone.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
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 send a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.