Hampshire · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Up Nately
Fire damper testing for Up Nately, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Missing or out-of-date damper records
- Corroded dampers in damp risers and plant rooms
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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, next to our reports.
About our fire damper testing in Up Nately
Not every damper relies on heat. 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. We are often asked to deal with dampers affected by leaks or condensation and damper actions from a fire risk assessment, on offices and schools, fusible link fire dampers and wall and floor dampers.
For a building in or near Up Nately, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded, the same as anywhere.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Up Nately (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Up Nately buildings and fire safety
The FSA’s food hygiene register lists about 6 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises with registered kitchens or food service in and around Up Nately, 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. For Up Nately, the closest hospital is Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, roughly 5.2 miles west. A hospital is the kind of building where dampers sit on every floor, and clinics, surgeries and care homes need the same annual testing for any they have. Up Nately sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.
For schools like Robert May's School, damper testing is easiest in the holidays, when corridors and ceilings are clear.
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Up Nately, fire damper testing is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Up Nately is one of them. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 13 miles from Up Nately.
We cover every part of the RG27 postcode area for fire damper testing and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Up Nately, we cover Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Around Up Nately
The closest station to Up Nately is Hook station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep to at least yearly testing
- Keep an eye out for damp around dampers
- Make sure access panels stay clear and usable
- Do not let anything obstruct a damper’s blade
Failed dampers are set out separately, each with the fault we found, and we can quote for remedials. After a repair, we retest the damper and update the record.
Deal with leaks and condensation near dampers quickly. Corrosion is a common reason blades stick.
Questions from Up Nately
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Up Nately?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Up Nately. Keep each damper test report with the fire risk assessment and the building’s log book, ready to show.
Do you cover smaller places like Up Nately?
Yes, Up Nately is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Can you fix fire dampers that fail?
The failure goes on the report, along with what caused it, whether that’s a stuck blade, rust or a damaged link. We offer remedials to repair or replace it, and it’s tested again once the work is done.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
How it works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Up Nately knowing what to expect.
- Before the visit, we agree access, timings and any areas with restrictions.
- Ceiling tiles and hatches are opened and each damper’s access panel removed.
- The blade is released and watched to make sure it closes fully.
- We reset it and record any dirt, corrosion or damage.
- We close everything up and send the results in a report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Part by part
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 to keep disruption to a minimum.
Ceiling voids and risers
Damp plant areas are hard on dampers. We note any rust or water damage on the report so the cause can be tackled.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Towns and villages near Up Nately
What else we do in Up Nately
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
You will get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
- The size of the system
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The site address and the type of premises
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
If you need fire damper testing in Up Nately, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Common problems we fix in Up Nately
Buildings in Up Nately change owners, tenants and maintenance contractors over the years, and damper records often get lost along the way. Without a register, nobody knows how many dampers there are or when they were last tested.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, about 5.2 miles west of Up Nately, is the kind of building where dampers protect every compartment; smaller care sites need the same annual tests.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify