Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire
Professional fire damper testing in and around Sarisbury Green, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
How we handle fire damper testing in Sarisbury Green
Wherever a duct crosses a fire-resisting wall or floor, there should be a fire damper inside it. Most are held open by a fusible link that melts at a set temperature, letting the blade drop and close the duct. A drop test shows that the damper still does that when it matters, and we record the result for every damper we test. The work covers wall and floor dampers, fusible link fire dampers and riser dampers, and common reasons people get in touch are buildings with no damper register and smoke dampers that need testing through their controls.
In a smaller place like Sarisbury Green, buildings with fire dampers are more likely to be a school, a surgery, a care home or a hotel than an office block. The duty to keep them working is the same as in a city.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Sarisbury Green (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Sarisbury Green when you book.
- We plan access and timing with you first, including any out-of-hours work.
- We open up ceilings and hatches and take off each access panel.
- The blade is released and watched to make sure it closes fully.
- We reset it and record any dirt, corrosion or damage.
- Panels and tiles go back, and the results are written up.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, 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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Common problems we fix in Sarisbury Green
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 cannot be reached cannot be tested.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Dampers that stick or won’t close fully
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Corroded dampers in damp risers and plant rooms
A school like Sarisbury Infant School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of insurance
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- When the next visit should be, and why
Sarisbury Green questions
Do you work in villages like Sarisbury Green?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Sarisbury Green included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Sarisbury Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Sarisbury Green is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A report listing every damper, its location and its result is the easiest way to show the dampers are maintained.
Can you quote from pictures?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Who has the duty to keep fire dampers working?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts it on the responsible person. Annual testing by a competent person, with written records, is a practical way to show the duty is being met.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Sarisbury Green buildings and fire safety
The coast is only about 2 miles from Sarisbury Green. Salt air speeds up corrosion, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing. Food Standards Agency records list about 9 schools, colleges and universities and about 18 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) registered as food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Sarisbury Green. Many buildings of this kind have ductwork through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the dampers at those points need testing at least annually. Coldeast is the nearest hospital, about 0.6 miles north-east of Sarisbury Green. Where patients or residents may need help to leave a building, working dampers matter all the more.
If you manage a care home or clinic near Sarisbury Green, the testing that a hospital like Coldeast (about 0.6 miles north-east) relies on applies to your dampers too.
Sarisbury Green is about 1 mile west of Locks Heath, in Hampshire. We carry out fire damper testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Sarisbury Green and the rest of Hampshire. Sarisbury Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. Southampton is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
All of SO31 is within our area for fire damper testing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Fire damper testing is available to premises on Brook Lane, Peters Road and Cumber Road and the roads around them. We also cover Warsash (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile east), Swanwick (1 mile north) and Park Gate (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
What’s near Sarisbury Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Hamble Common, Brookfield Community School and Language College and The King And Queen Public House, among other places. Sarisbury Green’s nearest station is Swanwick station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Castle (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Sarisbury Green includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
How we price fire damper testing
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what fire damper testing won’t do:
- Designing the building’s fire compartments
- Dampers that were never installed where they’re needed
- Faults in the alarm or building controls that signal smoke dampers
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Sarisbury Green
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Riser dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
Why it’s worth doing now in Sarisbury Green
A damper that’s stuck open gives fire and smoke a route straight through a fire-resisting wall. 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. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Sarisbury Green at a time that suits you.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
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What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Get remedials done soon after a failed test
- Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log
- Diary the annual test well ahead
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
After testing, you get a report listing each of the fire and smoke dampers we tested, with where it is and whether it passed. Keep it with the building’s fire safety records so it’s ready when your assessor or insurer asks.
Good access is half the battle. Where there’s no hatch, an access panel makes testing possible ahead of the next visit.