Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Titchfield Common
Fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper for Titchfield Common, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Dirty dampers that may not close
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving damper testing for another year does not make the dampers any more likely to work. BESA guidance is to test at least annually, and a skipped year leaves a hole in your records as well. Booking now means the visit to Titchfield Common is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- In business since 2009
- We are fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Titchfield Common
Smoke dampers work differently from fire dampers. Smoke dampers are motorised and are opened and closed by a control system, so we test them by operating them through those controls and checking that each blade moves fully and returns. The work covers motorised smoke dampers, fusible link fire dampers and hospitals and care homes, and common reasons people get in touch are dampers clogged with dust or grease and dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch.
Around a place like Titchfield Common, dampers tend to be in schools, care homes, surgeries and hotels rather than big offices. The law on keeping them working does not change with the size of the place.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Titchfield Common (PO14, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Titchfield Common
What else we do in Titchfield Common
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Titchfield Common and across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
How the job changes from site to site
Fusible link fire dampers
For dampers closed by a spring, BESA guidance is annual testing as a minimum. Dropping the blade reveals springs that are tired and blades that drag.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In hospitals and care homes, people are there day and night. We plan the order of work with the site team so care is not interrupted.
What fire damper testing cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
- Fire risk assessments, which need a fire risk assessor
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Riser dampers
- Offices and schools
- Wall and floor dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
Common problems we fix in Titchfield Common
The law puts a duty on the responsible person to keep fire safety systems, dampers included, in working order. Employers, owners, landlords and managing agents all need evidence that the dampers have been checked.
What we are most often called out for:
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Corroded dampers in damp risers and plant rooms
- Smoke dampers that need testing through their controls
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
Healthcare buildings such as Fareham Community Hospital (about 1.3 miles north-west) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the price is fixed
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Titchfield Common can usually be finished without a second trip.
- 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.
- Passes are reset and any failures recorded with the reason.
- The report sets out the results, and we can quote to repair or replace failed dampers.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Related advice
Fire damper testing around Titchfield Common
Titchfield Common lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing. Food Standards Agency data includes about 7 schools, colleges and universities and about 20 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) in and around Titchfield Common, up to about a mile and a half out. Larger buildings like these are often divided into fire compartments, with dampers where ducts pass between them. Titchfield Common sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. When a fire safety officer audits a non-domestic building, maintenance of systems like dampers can come up.
A school like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons.
Titchfield Common is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We provide fire damper testing for commercial premises of every kind in Titchfield Common and the rest of Hampshire. Titchfield Common is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover for fire damper testing. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 7 miles from Titchfield Common.
Every address in PO14 and SO31 is covered for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Balliol Close, Abshot Road and Clarendon Crescent or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Titchfield Common, we cover Abshot (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-east) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Titchfield Common
Around Titchfield Common, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. Titchfield Common’s nearest station is Swanwick station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.7 miles east) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
How we price fire damper testing
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Questions from Titchfield Common
Do you test dampers in schools in Titchfield Common during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 7 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Titchfield Common. Send us your term dates when you call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll fit the work in.
Which fire service covers Titchfield Common?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Titchfield Common. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you test dampers in the evening or at weekends?
Yes. Testing can be booked outside working hours, which suits offices, retail and schools. In occupied care settings, we agree the order of work with staff.
How often do fire dampers need drop testing?
At least once a year, under BESA guidance, plus a test when the damper is first installed. Your fire risk assessment may call for some dampers to be tested more often.
How long does fire damper testing take?
It takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Access is the biggest factor, so we will confirm the time when we quote.
Do you certify fire dampers?
The record we give you is a report of the tests for every damper on the visit. Failures are set out with the remedials we’d suggest.