West Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire damper inspection in Bognor Regis
One call covers fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper in Bognor Regis, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Buildings with no damper register
How we handle fire damper testing in Bognor Regis
Fire dampers sit inside ductwork where it passes through a fire-resisting wall or floor. Most are held open by a fusible link that melts at a set temperature, letting the blade drop and close the duct. A drop test shows that the damper still does that when it matters, and we record the result for every damper we test. The work covers fusible link fire dampers, hospitals and care homes and wall and floor dampers, and the jobs we see most are dampers overdue for their annual drop test and smoke dampers with no recent test.
Bigger buildings in a place like Bognor Regis can have dampers on every floor, tucked above ceilings, in risers and in plant rooms. Each one is drop tested, reset and recorded, with photos.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Bognor Regis (PO21, PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Bognor Regis
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
- Fire risk assessments, which need a fire risk assessor
- Sign-off of the whole building’s fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Offices and schools
- Wall and floor dampers
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
What we’re called out for in Bognor Regis
Building work often happens right next to dampers. A cable run through the blade path, a knocked link or a wedged blade is enough to stop a damper closing.
Look out for any of the following:
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
If you manage a care home or clinic near Bognor Regis, the testing that a hospital like Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (about 0.5 miles east) relies on applies to your dampers too.
What your quote should include
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Bognor Regis buildings and fire safety
Bognor Regis is within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion is a known cause of damper failure, and coastal air adds to the risk near intakes and louvres. There are about 26 schools, colleges and universities, about 40 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) and about 10 hotels and B&Bs on the FSA’s food hygiene register within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Bognor Regis. Buildings like these often have ducted ventilation, and wherever a duct crosses a fire-resisting wall or floor there should be a damper, tested at least once a year. The fire and rescue service for Bognor Regis is West Sussex 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.
If you look after a building near Bognor Regis station with a fire risk assessment due, a damper test with a full record is worth having first. School buildings such as The Regis School are usually tested in the holidays, wherever they have dampers.
Bognor Regis is in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Bognor Regis, we can take on fire damper testing. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Bognor Regis is one of them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 17 miles away.
Work in PO21 and PO22 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, London Road and Manet Square, all of which we cover for fire damper testing. Being close to the A29 and A259, Bognor Regis is simple for us to get to for fire damper testing. We also cover the places around Bognor Regis: South Bersted (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (2 miles north-east) and Lagness (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (8 miles east). Bognor Regis is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex for fire damper testing.
Landmarks near Bognor Regis
In Bognor Regis, that means kitchens and buildings near Norfolk Hotel, Southway Primary School and West Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Bognor Regis is Bognor Regis station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north).
What happens if it’s left?
When something goes wrong, people ask what checks were in place. A damper test log helps show the responsible person kept on top of things, and they only exist if the testing happened. We can set up 3, 6 or 12-monthly visits so nothing on a site in Bognor Regis gets missed.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Bognor Regis businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
Common questions in Bognor Regis
Do you test dampers in schools in Bognor Regis during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 26 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Bognor Regis, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Bognor Regis?
Bognor Regis is in the area of West 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.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How much time does a damper test visit need?
As a guide, it takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. It comes down mainly to how many dampers there are and how easy they are to get to.
Do you certify fire dampers?
What you receive is a written report of each test, damper by damper. Failures are set out with the remedials we’d suggest.
What does fire damper testing cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Who has the duty to keep fire dampers working?
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.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Add new dampers to the register as they’re fitted
- Keep cables and fixings away from damper blades
- Report leaks or condensation near ductwork quickly
- Make sure access panels stay clear and usable
Share the results with your fire risk assessor so their assessment matches what was found. Faults on the report are worth closing off quickly.
A simple register of every damper helps a great deal: where each damper is, what kind it is and when it was last tested. It means nothing gets forgotten when staff or contractors change.
How it works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. We’ll ask where we can park in Bognor Regis and how to get equipment to the system, as those shape the visit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- 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
Getting a quote
For fire damper testing in Bognor Regis, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.