East Sussex · Fire damper testing
Five Ashes fire damper testing
One call covers fire damper testing in Five Ashes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
- Dirty dampers that may not close
How we handle fire damper testing in Five Ashes
The idea behind drop testing is straightforward: the blade is released, checked for a full close and reset. We do this for buildings in Five Ashes and across East Sussex, logging each one so the record builds year on year. If you have rusted damper blades and springs and fire dampers that fail to drop shut, we can help, from hospitals and care homes, riser dampers and fusible link fire dampers onwards.
For a building in or near Five Ashes, the visit is planned ahead, with access agreed in advance, and every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded, the same as anywhere.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Five Ashes
Fusible links and springs do not last for ever. A link can be damaged, painted over or swapped for the wrong one, and a tired spring may not drive the blade home, which only shows up when the damper is dropped.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Dampers clogged with dust or grease
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
School buildings such as Five Ashes CofE Primary School are usually tested in the holidays, wherever they have dampers.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Also near Five Ashes
Other services in Five Ashes
Why act early in Five Ashes
Until a damper has been dropped, you can’t say whether it works. Testing turns it into a known pass or a known fault, with remedials offered for anything that fails, which is far easier to plan for. A planned visit to Five Ashes is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why Five Ashes businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your questions about fire damper testing in Five Ashes
Do you work at weekends in Five Ashes?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Five Ashes needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Which fire service covers Five Ashes?
Five Ashes is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer audits the building, they may ask for the latest damper test records.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How do you deal with dampers that cannot be reached?
It’s noted as inaccessible rather than skipped. With an access panel fitted, it can be tested on a return visit.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote normally follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
Do you work in Five Ashes?
Yes. Our technicians work in Five Ashes, within the South East and London area we cover.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
- Keep an eye out for damp around dampers
- Act on failed dampers rather than leaving them on file
- Keep to at least yearly testing
If we couldn’t get to a damper, the report says so and why, for example a missing panel or a covered hatch. Access panels can be fitted so those dampers are tested on the next visit.
Water is a damper’s enemy, so fix leaks and condensation near them promptly. Corrosion is a common reason blades stick.
Different parts, different methods
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.
Ceiling voids and risers
Many dampers sit above suspended ceilings. We lift tiles where needed and put them back as we found them.
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- A single visit or a regular plan
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
The process
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 it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. In a small place like Five Ashes, 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.
- Dampers are located one by one and reached through their access panels.
- We release each fire damper blade and operate smoke dampers from their controls.
- Each one that passes is reset, ready to work.
- You get a report listing each damper, its result and any remedials needed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Fire dampers in Five Ashes buildings
At about 37 miles from central London, Five Ashes sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Five Ashes is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic buildings, and that covers fire safety systems such as dampers.
The nearest hospital, Crowborough War Memorial Hospital, is about 4.3 miles north-west; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who can’t move quickly.
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Sites in Five Ashes get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. We also work in Brighton, around 19 miles away.
Fire damper testing in TN20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need fire damper testing at premises on Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out fire damper testing in Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Five Ashes
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Skippers Hill Manor School and The Five Ashes Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Five Ashes includes Selwyns Wood.