Oxfordshire · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Tackley
Fire damper testing for Tackley, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year
- Missing or out-of-date damper records
- Dampers that cannot be reached without an access panel
Why deal with it now?
Testing every year builds a history for each damper so repeat problems show up early. A damper that was slow last year and sticks this year tells you something long before it fails outright. It’s simpler to plan the work at Tackley now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Tackley
Each damper we test gets a location, a result and a note of its condition. Dampers that pass are reset and left open, ready to operate, while failures are flagged with what we found. You end up with a clear record to keep with your fire safety documents. The work covers motorised smoke dampers, hospitals and care homes and wall and floor dampers, and people most often call us about dampers clogged with dust or grease and damper actions from a fire risk assessment.
Somewhere as small as Tackley, fire dampers are usually found in a school, a care home, a hotel or a converted building, wherever there is one. Wherever there are dampers, each one needs testing at least annually.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Tackley (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
- Approving the building’s fire strategy
- Designing the building’s fire compartments
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
How we price fire damper testing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
If you need fire damper testing in Tackley, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
What fire damper testing looks like in Tackley
The fire and rescue service for Tackley is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Under the Fire Safety Order, the responsible person has to keep fire safety systems, dampers included, in working order, and the fire authority enforces that in most non-domestic premises. We cover Tackley, about 58 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
A school like Tackley Church of England Primary School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons. Wherever there are offices above shops, near Tackley station or elsewhere in Tackley, ductwork may cross fire-resisting floors, and any dampers need testing. If you manage an older building converted to a hotel or venue, like many historic houses in the area (Blenheim Palace is about 3.8 miles south-west), finding every damper is the first job.
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Every kind of commercial site in Tackley, we can take on fire damper testing. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Tackley is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for fire damper testing. Oxford is in our area too, about 10 miles from Tackley.
Fire damper testing in OX5 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road and nearby roads. We also cover Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Tackley
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Gardiner Arms. There’s a railway station in Tackley itself: Tackley station. Nearby you’ll also find Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
Nearby places to Tackley
Also in Tackley
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
- Book the next test before the year runs out
- Store test records alongside the fire risk assessment
- Keep cables and fixings away from damper blades
The next test should be no more than a year away. The guidance is at least once a year, so it helps to book it before the date slips.
Make sure every damper can be reached. If a damper has no access panel, have one fitted ahead of the next visit.
FAQs for Tackley
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Tackley?
Fire safety enforcement in Tackley is handled by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Keep each damper test report with the fire risk assessment and the building’s log book, ready to show.
Can you come to Tackley after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we are there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Can you test motorised smoke dampers?
Yes. Every smoke damper is driven through its controls and checked for full movement. If someone else looks after the controls, we plan the timing with you.
How long will damper testing take?
Typically the work takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. The number of dampers and how they’re reached decide the rest.
What happens to dampers you can’t get to?
We record it as not tested and explain why. We can fit an access panel so the damper can be tested next time.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. For a village or hamlet like Tackley, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- 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.
- The report sets out the results, and we can quote to repair or replace failed dampers.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
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. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.