East Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire damper testing in Hailsham, East Sussex
Fire damper testing in Hailsham, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Buildings with no damper register
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Smoke dampers with no recent test
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hailsham
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Hailsham
Plenty of buildings have dampers nobody has looked at since they were fitted. Ceilings get lowered, hatches get boarded over and paperwork goes astray. 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. The work covers hospitals and care homes, fusible link fire dampers and motorised smoke dampers, and the jobs we see most are dust or grease build-up on damper blades and fire dampers with no recent test record.
Many buildings in a town like Hailsham have only a few dampers, but each one can seize if it’s never tested. Dust, grease and corrosion are the usual reasons a blade will not drop.
We have 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 carry full insurance.
- Location
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes anything from a couple of hours for a handful of dampers to a full day for a large building, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. We arrive in Hailsham once you’ve closed and leave the site ready for the morning.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- We locate every damper and note any we can’t reach.
- Fire dampers are drop tested, and smoke dampers are tested through their controls.
- Dampers that pass are reset, and failures are logged with what we found.
- We report the results and offer remedials on failed dampers.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
Want a quote for fire damper testing? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Fire damper testing in Hailsham: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 17 care, childcare and hospital premises registered as food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hailsham. If any of them has ducted ventilation, its dampers need an annual drop test at least. About 1.5 miles north-east of Hailsham is Amberstone Hospital, the nearest hospital. Smaller healthcare sites, from surgeries to care homes, need the same annual damper test as a hospital. Hailsham sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Under the Fire Safety Order, the responsible person has to keep fire safety systems, dampers included, in working order, and the fire authority enforces that in most non-domestic premises.
If you manage a school site such as Hailsham Community College, any fire dampers can be tested in the holidays. Historic buildings that have had ventilation added later can hide dampers in awkward places; Horselunges Manor, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the area around Hailsham. The nearest hospital, Amberstone Hospital, is about 1.5 miles north-east; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who cannot move quickly.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Hailsham, fire damper testing is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Brighton, about 17 miles from Hailsham.
We work across the BN27 postcode area for fire damper testing and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Place and Station Road, all of which we cover for fire damper testing. You will find Hailsham on the A271 and A295, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to Hailsham include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hailsham has a wide mix of commercial premises, all within our area for fire damper testing.
What’s near Hailsham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy, among other places. Hailsham’s nearest station is Polegate station, roughly 3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Towns and villages near Hailsham
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FAQs for Hailsham
Can you work in Hailsham outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Hailsham does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you do fire damper testing in Hailsham?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Hailsham is part of that. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details of the site.
Can you fix fire dampers that fail?
It’s listed on the report as a fault and we quote for remedials. Once fixed, the damper is drop tested again and the record updated.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How much time does a damper test visit need?
Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. How easily we can reach the dampers makes the most difference, and we’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts it on the responsible person. Testing at least yearly and keeping the reports is how they can show it’s being done.
What affects the quote in Hailsham
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- 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
- Any previous report or certificate
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
- Deciding where dampers should be fitted
- Sign-off of the whole building’s fire safety
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Hailsham
- Hospitals and care homes
- Riser dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Motorised smoke dampers
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Close off damper faults promptly
- Fix water leaks in plant rooms and risers promptly
- Make sure access panels stay clear and usable
- Keep to at least yearly testing
Make sure trades working in ceilings and risers know where the dampers sit, and ask them not to run cables through or wedge them. Anything they disturb should be checked again.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.
What the work involves, part by part
Smoke dampers
Testing smoke dampers sometimes needs input from whoever looks after the control system. We plan that with you before the visit.
Fusible link fire dampers
A damaged or painted link can stop a damper doing its job. Each link is looked at as part of the test and any problems go on the report.