West Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire damper inspection in Hunston
We cover Hunston for fire damper testing. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
Leave it or put it right?
Testing every year builds a history for each damper, which shows patterns early. If the same damper keeps giving trouble, the record shows it before it becomes a failure. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Fire damper testing in Hunston, done properly
We are often asked to take on annual damper testing by the people who look after buildings in and around Hunston. If there’s a damper register or a set of drawings, share it with us, and we’ll plan the visit around the building’s hours. We are often asked to deal with fire dampers nobody can get to and corroded dampers in damp risers and plant rooms, across offices and schools, wall and floor dampers and hospitals and care homes.
In a village or hamlet like Hunston, there may be only a few buildings with fire dampers. Each damper still needs testing at least once a year.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Hunston (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Fusible link fire dampers
The link has to be in good order for the damper to work. We check its condition during the test and any problems go on the report.
Ceiling voids and risers
Damp plant areas are hard on dampers. We note any rust or water damage on the report so it can be dealt with.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Hunston
Which fire service covers Hunston?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hunston. 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.
Do you work overnight in Hunston?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Hunston can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Is Hunston in your area?
Yes. Hunston is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How often should fire dampers be tested?
According to BESA guidance, dampers should be tested when they’re installed and then at least once a year. For spring-operated dampers, once a year is the minimum.
Signs you need fire damper testing in Hunston
Rust is a frequent reason a damper will not close. Condensation, leaks and damp plant rooms corrode the parts that need to move, so a damper can seize without anyone noticing.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Dampers affected by leaks or condensation
- Dampers that cannot be reached without an access panel
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
Healthcare buildings such as St Richard's Hospital (about 2.3 miles north) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What insurance they carry
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- File every damper report where your assessor can find it
- Add new dampers to the register as they’re fitted
- Never wedge or tie a damper open
- Fix water leaks in plant rooms and risers promptly
Pass the report to whoever keeps your fire risk assessment up to date, so the assessment reflects where the dampers stand. Outstanding faults should be dealt with, not left on file.
Good access is half the battle. Where there’s no hatch, an access panel makes testing possible before the next test.
The process
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Hunston before we set off.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- We locate every damper and note any we cannot 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 where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Fire dampers in Hunston buildings
The coast is only about 3 miles from Hunston. Salt air speeds up corrosion, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing. Food Standards Agency records list about 6 schools, colleges and universities, about 18 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) and about 3 hotels and B&Bs registered as food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Hunston. Many buildings of this kind have ductwork through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the dampers at those points need testing at least annually. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Hunston. 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.
If you manage a school site such as North Mundham Primary School, any fire dampers can be tested in the holidays. If you manage an older building converted to a hotel or venue, like many historic houses in the area (Goodwood House is about 4.5 miles north), finding every damper is the first job.
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Hunston to the outskirts, fire damper testing is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Hunston among them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 13 miles from Hunston.
Work in PO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Hunston, we cover Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Around Hunston
Typical jobs here are in premises near Chichester High School For Girls and The Spotted Cow Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Hunston is Chichester station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).