East Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Boarshead, East Sussex
Specialist fire damper testing for Boarshead: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Dampers hidden with no access panel or hatch
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by fire damper testing, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Holes around ductwork in fire-resisting walls
- Fire alarm or control system faults behind a smoke damper
- Deciding where dampers should be fitted
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
How we handle fire damper testing in Boarshead
Ductwork can carry fire and smoke between compartments, and the damper is what stops it. That depends entirely on the blade closing all the way. Regular drop testing is how that gets checked for the dampers in your building. We’re often asked to deal with rusted damper blades and springs and missing or out-of-date damper records, on fusible link fire dampers, wall and floor dampers and riser dampers.
Testing in a small place like Boarshead is planned around the journey and access, 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 are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Boarshead (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
- Make sure access panels stay clear and usable
- Act on failed dampers rather than leaving them on file
- Store test records alongside the fire risk assessment
Pass the report to whoever keeps your fire risk assessment up to date, so the assessment reflects where the dampers stand. Faults on the report are worth closing off quickly.
Where a damper sits in ductwork that collects dust or grease, keeping that ductwork clean helps. It makes sense to plan duct cleaning and damper testing together.
Boarshead buildings and fire safety
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 care, childcare and hospital premises registered as food businesses in Boarshead and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Larger buildings like these are often divided into fire compartments, with dampers where ducts pass between them. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Boarshead. In most workplaces and other non-domestic buildings, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. The nearest hospital to Boarshead is Crowborough War Memorial Hospital, about 1.8 miles south-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.
A school like Beacon Academy can have any dampers tested over half-term without disturbing lessons. If you manage a historic building in the area (Groombridge Place is about 3.3 miles north), dampers fitted during conversions can be hard to reach and need recording.
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN6, we can carry out fire damper testing at your premises. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Boarshead among them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire damper testing: TN6. Boarshead sits on or near the A26, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
Around Boarshead
In Boarshead, that means kitchens and buildings near The Boars Head Inn. For rail, the closest station is Eridge station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Boarshead includes Crowborough Country Park.
Boarshead: your questions answered
Who is the fire and rescue service for Boarshead?
Boarshead is in the area of East Sussex 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 come to Boarshead after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Boarshead needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What if a fire damper will not close?
It’s listed on the report as a fault and we quote for remedials. After the repair, we test it again so the record shows a pass.
What happens to dampers you cannot get to?
The report lists each inaccessible damper and where it is, so you know exactly what’s outstanding. An access panel tends to solve it, and we can quote for it.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
What happens if it’s left?
Fire risk assessors and insurers may ask to see damper test records. Having a current report ready for a building in Boarshead saves a scramble when someone asks. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Boarshead rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fully insured
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Common problems we fix in Boarshead
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has a duty to keep fire safety measures working, and dampers are part of those measures. Whoever that is, whether employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent, needs to be able to show the dampers work.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- 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
- Rusted damper blades and springs
Healthcare buildings such as Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (about 1.8 miles south-west) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a survey comes first
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
How the visit works
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. All told, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Boarshead before we set off.
- We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
- Dampers are located one by one and reached through their access panels.
- Fire dampers are drop tested and smoke dampers are run through their controls.
- Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
- You get a report listing each damper, its result and any remedials needed.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Boarshead
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.