West Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire damper inspection in Earnley
Fire damper testing for Earnley, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Motorised smoke dampers due for testing
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
Common questions in Earnley
Can you come to Earnley after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Earnley can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is fire damper testing any different in a coastal place like Earnley?
It can. Earnley is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Corroded dampers are recorded at the test, as corrosion can stop a blade dropping.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, who might be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent. They must keep fire safety measures, including dampers, in working order.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you work in Earnley?
Yes. Our technicians work in Earnley, as part of our area across London and the South East.
About our fire damper testing in Earnley
Some dampers haven’t been tested since the day they went in. Ceilings have gone up, access panels have been covered or lost, and the records have gone missing. We locate and test the dampers we can reach and record the ones we can’t, so you can see exactly what still needs access. If you are dealing with fire dampers that fail to drop shut and missing or out-of-date damper records, we can put it right, from motorised smoke dampers, riser dampers and fusible link fire dampers onwards.
Testing in a small place like Earnley is planned around the journey and access, and the test itself is the same as in any city building.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How we price fire damper testing
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How big the system is
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
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.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
What happens on the day
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 few hours for a single floor, with bigger buildings phased over more than one visit. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Earnley can be planned properly.
- We plan access and timing with you first, including any out-of-hours work.
- Ceiling tiles and hatches are opened and each damper’s access panel removed.
- The blade is released and watched to make sure it closes fully.
- We reset it and record any dirt, corrosion or damage.
- We close everything up and send the results in a report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Part by part
Fusible link fire dampers
Spring-operated fire dampers need testing at least once a year. A weak spring or a sticking blade shows up when the damper is dropped.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Where residents can’t easily get out, holding fire and smoke back matters even more. Annual damper testing is part of keeping that in place.
When something else is needed
Fire damper testing can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Dampers that were never installed where they’re needed
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
- Sign-off of the whole building’s fire safety
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Offices and schools
- Riser dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
Earnley buildings and fire safety
Sea air reaches Earnley, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion is a known cause of damper failure, and coastal air adds to the risk near intakes and louvres. The FSA’s food hygiene register lists about 5 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) with registered kitchens or food service in and around Earnley, up to about a mile and a half out. Many buildings of this kind have ductwork through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the dampers at those points need testing at least annually. The fire and rescue service for Earnley is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. When a fire safety officer audits a non-domestic building, maintenance of systems like dampers can come up.
For schools like East Wittering Community Primary School, damper testing is easiest in the holidays, when corridors and ceilings are clear.
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We carry out fire damper testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Earnley and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Earnley is one of them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 11 miles from Earnley.
Work in PO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Fire damper testing is available to premises on Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane and nearby roads. Close by, we work in East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Earnley
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Earnley include Pilsey Island.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
When to call us in Earnley
Dust settles on damper blades, runners and springs over the years. If the duct carries cooking vapour, a film of grease adds to it, and either one can hold the blade part-open.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
For buildings in and around Earnley, every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether a survey comes first
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Earnley
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Earnley and across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.