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Fire and smoke damper testing in Rowledge
Fire damper testing across Rowledge and nearby, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Add new dampers to the register as they’re fitted
- File every damper report where your assessor can find it
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
- Don’t let anything obstruct a damper’s blade
Dampers we couldn’t reach are listed with the reason, such as no access panel or a blocked hatch. We can fit access panels so they can be tested next time.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.
Fire damper testing in Rowledge
Some dampers haven’t been tested since the day they went in. Ceilings have gone up, access panels have been covered or lost, and the records have gone missing. We find what we can, test what we can reach and list anything we can’t get to, so you know where the gaps are. The work covers motorised smoke dampers, riser dampers and wall and floor dampers, and the jobs we see most are buildings with no damper register and smoke dampers that need testing through their controls.
In a village or hamlet like Rowledge, 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’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Rowledge (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Rowledge
Dust settles on damper blades, runners and springs over the years. Where the duct carries grease or cooking vapour, grease coats them too, and either can stop the blade dropping fully.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Buildings with no damper register
- Dampers that stick or won’t close fully
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
If you manage a historic building in the area (Farnham Castle is about 2.6 miles north), dampers fitted during conversions can be hard to reach and need recording.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
How the job changes from site to site
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.
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.
What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Missing dampers that a designer needs to specify
- Faults in the alarm or building controls that signal smoke dampers
- Signing off a building’s overall fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
Fire dampers in Rowledge buildings
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 3 schools, colleges and universities and about 4 care, childcare and hospital premises serving food within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Rowledge. If any of them has ducted ventilation, its dampers need an annual drop test at least. The fire and rescue service for Rowledge is Surrey 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. Chase Community Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 5.6 miles south of Rowledge. Where patients or residents may need help to leave a building, working dampers matter all the more.
A school like Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons. Hospitals such as Chase Community Hospital, about 5.6 miles south, are a good example of buildings with dampers on many floors; if you manage a clinic, surgery or care home near Rowledge, the same annual testing applies.
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Whatever kind of site you run in Rowledge, we can take on fire damper testing. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, and Rowledge is one of them. We also work in Guildford, around 12 miles away.
We cover every part of GU10 for fire damper testing and the roads nearby. We cover sites on High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Rowledge include Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Rowledge
In Rowledge, that means kitchens and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and The Hare and Hounds pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Rowledge includes Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What we do, step by step
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 first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Rowledge run smoothly.
- We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- Every fire damper is dropped, and every smoke damper is tested through its controls.
- We reset every damper that passes and check it’s left open.
- We report on every damper, with faults and suggested remedials set out.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Rowledge questions
Can you come to Rowledge after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Rowledge doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you work in villages like Rowledge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you test smoke dampers as well?
Yes, as well as drop testing fire dampers. Smoke and fire dampers are reported together, with any faults set out clearly.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
How much does fire damper testing cost in Rowledge?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.