London and the South East
Fire Damper Testing in Brighton and Hove
Covering 30 places across Brighton and Hove for fire damper testing, planned around your opening hours, quoted at a fixed price before any work starts and a report with photos afterwards.
Fire damper testing in every part of Brighton and Hove
Fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or get in touch for a quick quote.
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Also in Brighton and Hove
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease filter exchange
Postcode areas we cover
Our fire damper testing service in Brighton and Hove
A drop test is simple in principle: we release the blade, watch it close fully, then reset it. We do this for buildings across Brighton and Hove, logging each one so the record builds year on year. The work covers wall and floor dampers, hospitals and care homes and motorised smoke dampers, and the jobs we see most are motorised smoke dampers due for testing and fire dampers that fail to drop shut.
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes from an hour or two in a small building to several visits on a large estate.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- We locate every damper and note any we can’t reach.
- 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.
- We report the results and offer remedials on failed dampers.
What you will pay
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- Fully insured
How to get a quote
Want a quote for fire damper testing? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Local landmarks in Brighton
Around Brighton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub, among other places. Also close by are Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (under half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Brighton itself: London Road (Brighton) station. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Fire damper testing around Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, we test dampers in places such as Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill and the smaller places around them. We cover every place we list for Brighton and Hove, 30 in all.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites in Brighton and Hove can keep trading. Near the coast in Brighton and Hove, salt and damp speed up corrosion in fans, ducts and dampers, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing.
Brighton: If you manage a care home or clinic near Brighton, the testing that a hospital like Brighton General Hospital (about 0.7 miles east) relies on applies to your dampers too. If you manage offices, shops or flats near London Road (Brighton) station, the ductwork in them may pass through fire-resisting walls and floors, and any dampers need testing at least once a year.
Signs you need fire damper testing
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.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Dampers that cannot be reached without an access panel
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
How we price fire damper testing
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log
- Keep ceiling hatches and duct panels easy to open
- Keep an eye out for damp around dampers
- Book the next test before the year runs out
Pass the report to whoever keeps your fire risk assessment up to date so their assessment matches what was found. Faults on the report are worth closing off quickly.
Water is a damper’s enemy, so fix leaks and condensation near them promptly. Corrosion is a common reason blades stick.
What fire damper testing can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what fire damper testing will not do:
- Faults in the alarm or building controls that signal smoke dampers
- Signing off a building’s overall fire safety
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
FAQs for Brighton and Hove
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
How much time does a damper test visit need?
Testing takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. Large buildings can be split over several visits, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a quote.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
It’s the responsible person, under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Testing at least yearly and keeping the reports is how they can show it’s being done.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.