West Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Cocking
One call covers fire damper testing in Cocking, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
- Fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year
Cocking: your questions answered
Can the work in Cocking be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Cocking doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire authority looks after Cocking?
Fire safety enforcement in Cocking is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Keep each damper test report with the fire risk assessment and the building’s log book, ready to show.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How much time does a damper test visit need?
A visit takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Bigger sites can be phased, and you can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line to talk it through.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
What happens to dampers you can’t get to?
Any damper we cannot reach is listed on the report, so you know exactly what’s outstanding. Fitting an access panel is the usual fix, and we can quote to fit one.
Fire damper testing in Cocking
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. Annual drop testing is how you know for the dampers in your building. The work covers offices and schools, wall and floor dampers and motorised smoke dampers, and the jobs we see most are dampers flagged on a fire risk assessment and dampers clogged with dust or grease.
Testing in a small place like Cocking is planned around the journey and access, and the test itself is the same as in any city building.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Cocking (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Cocking
Over the life of a building, owners, tenants and contractors come and go, and damper records often get lost along the way. With no register, it’s hard to say how many dampers exist, let alone when they were tested.
What we are most often called out for:
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Dirty dampers that may not close
If you manage a historic building in the area (Cowdray House is about 2.6 miles north), dampers fitted during conversions can be hard to reach and need recording.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Why it’s worth doing now in Cocking
An untested damper is an unknown. A test gives you a clear answer, and we can offer remedials for any that fail, which is far easier to plan for. In a small place like Cocking, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
If you need fire damper testing in Cocking, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. 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.
Nearby places to Cocking
Also in Cocking
Part by part
Access panels
Access panels sometimes get painted over, screwed shut or hidden by new ceilings. Clear access makes the test quicker and less disruptive.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospitals and care homes stay occupied around the clock. The sequence of testing is agreed with staff to keep disruption to a minimum.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Fire damper testing around Cocking
Cocking is about 47 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Cocking sits within the area of 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.
Midhurst Community Hospital, about 3 miles north of Cocking, is the kind of building where dampers protect every compartment; smaller care sites need the same annual tests.
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For fire damper testing in and around Cocking, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Cocking. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Cocking is one of them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 17 miles away.
Work in GU29 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cocking
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
How the visit works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Cocking.
- We start with whatever records exist: registers, drawings or old reports.
- Each damper is located and reached through its access panel.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from their controls.
- Dampers that close fully are reset and left open.
- We report on every damper, with faults and suggested remedials set out.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log
- Diary the annual test well ahead
- Don’t let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
- Close off damper faults promptly
If we couldn’t get to a damper, the report says so and why, such as no access panel or a blocked hatch. We can fit access panels so they can be tested next time.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.