West Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Broomer's Corner
Fire damper testing for Broomer's Corner, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year
Fire damper testing in Broomer's Corner, done properly
Testing finds the dampers that will not close. When one sticks, has a damaged link or is corroded, we report it and offer remedials rather than leaving you with a problem and no fix. Common call-outs are for fire damper items raised by an assessor and smoke dampers with no recent test, across fusible link fire dampers, motorised smoke dampers and riser dampers.
For a building in or near Broomer's Corner, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and the test itself is the same as in any city building.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by fire damper testing, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Deciding where dampers should be fitted
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
- Gaps in the wall or floor around the damper
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Offices and schools
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
Also near Broomer's Corner
Also in Broomer's Corner
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Questions from Broomer's Corner
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Broomer's Corner?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Broomer's Corner. BESA guidance is that every fire damper is tested at least once a year, so an officer or insurer may expect a report less than a year old.
Will you come out to Broomer's Corner?
Yes. Broomer's Corner is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What if a damper has no access panel?
It goes on the report as inaccessible, with the reason. We can fit an access panel so it’s tested on the next visit.
How long does fire damper testing take?
Typically the work takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building. It comes down mainly to how many dampers there are and how easy they are to get to.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Who has the duty to keep fire dampers working?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts it on the responsible person. Annual testing by a competent person, with written records, is a practical way to show the duty is being met.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What if a fire damper will not close?
The failure goes on the report, along with what caused it, such as a sticking blade, corrosion or a damaged link. We offer remedials to repair or replace it, and it’s tested again once the work is done.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Broomer's Corner
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
What happens if it’s left?
Your fire risk assessor or insurer may want evidence that dampers have been tested. A current report on file means you can answer straight away when someone asks. Planning a trip to Broomer's Corner ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
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 will price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broomer's Corner
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Broomer's Corner buildings and fire safety
Broomer's Corner is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and keeping dampers working is part of the responsible person’s duty. At about 38 miles from central London, Broomer's Corner sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Drop testing in and around Broomer's Corner means releasing each blade, watching it close and resetting it. For schools like William Penn School, damper testing is easiest in the holidays, when corridors and ceilings are clear.
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Broomer's Corner or further out, we cover fire damper testing for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Broomer's Corner among them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (15 miles or so).
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for fire damper testing. You’ll find streets such as Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane, and we cover them all for fire damper testing. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broomer's Corner
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Buildings where people sleep or need help to leave rely heavily on compartments holding fire back. Annual damper testing is part of keeping that in place.
Smoke dampers
Testing smoke dampers sometimes needs input from whoever looks after the control system. We plan that with you before the visit.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. In a small place like Broomer's Corner, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we look at any damper register, drawings or earlier test reports.
- We find every damper and open it up through the access panel.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from their 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
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
For fire damper testing in Broomer's Corner, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.