West Sussex · Fire damper testing
Bolney fire damper testing
Specialist fire damper testing for Bolney: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Blades that jam part-way when released
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Bolney
For every damper, we record where it is, whether it passed and the state it’s in. Dampers that pass are reset and left open, ready to operate, and any that fail are listed with the reason. You end up with a clear record to keep with your fire safety documents. We are often asked to deal with missing or out-of-date damper records and damper actions from a fire risk assessment, on motorised smoke dampers, riser dampers and offices and schools.
Rural buildings that have been converted or extended can have ducts passing through fire-resisting walls, where the dampers are easy to overlook. A first test typically starts with finding them all.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Bolney (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Nearby places to Bolney
What else we do in Bolney
What fire damper testing looks like in Bolney
Bolney’s nearest hospital, The Dene Hospital, is about 2.6 miles south-east. Hospitals are a good example of a building with fire dampers across many floors and departments. Bolney is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. When a fire safety officer audits a non-domestic building, maintenance of systems like dampers can come up.
The nearest hospital, The Dene Hospital, is about 2.6 miles south-east; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who cannot move quickly. For schools like Bolney CofE Primary School, damper testing is easiest in the holidays, when corridors and ceilings are clear.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bolney gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Bolney is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (12 miles or so).
Every address in RH17 is covered for fire damper testing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need fire damper testing at premises on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Bolney
For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Bolney
Do you work overnight in Bolney?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Bolney keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Will you come out to Bolney?
Yes. Bolney is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Can you fix fire dampers that fail?
The fault is recorded and explained in the report. A repair or a replacement can follow as a remedial job with a fresh test at the end.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Whose job is it to make sure fire dampers are tested?
Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, who might be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent. Keeping fire safety systems working, dampers included, is part of their duty.
Why act early in Bolney
Faults found early are often simpler to put right. Left for years, corrosion and build-up can turn it into a full damper replacement. If the system at a site near Bolney fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What we’re called out for in Bolney
Building work often happens right next to dampers. Cables get run through them, links get knocked and blades get wedged open, and any of those can stop a damper closing.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment
Historic houses near Bolney, with Ockenden Manor about 2.5 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings can hold dampers in unexpected places.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they’re fully insured
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Holes around ductwork in fire-resisting walls
- Fire alarm or control system faults behind a smoke damper
- Dampers that were never installed where they’re needed
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Hospitals and care homes
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Riser dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep an eye out for damp around dampers
- Update the register when ductwork changes
- File every damper report where your assessor can find it
- Close off damper faults promptly
After testing, you get a report listing each of the fire and smoke dampers we tested, with its location and its result. Keep it with the building’s fire safety records so it’s to hand for assessors and insurers.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. 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 a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Bolney.
- We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- Every fire damper is dropped, and every smoke damper is tested through its controls.
- Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
- The results go into a report, with failed dampers and remedials listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.