East Sussex · Fire damper testing
Lions Green fire damper testing
Fire damper testing for commercial sites in Lions Green and across East Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Fire damper items raised by an assessor
- Smoke dampers that need testing through their controls
About our fire damper testing in Lions Green
The point of testing is to find dampers that fail. Where a blade sticks, a link is damaged or corrosion has set in, we note it and can quote to repair or replace the damper, so the fault doesn’t just sit on a list. Common call-outs are for dampers that stick or won’t close fully and damper actions from a fire risk assessment, on riser dampers, motorised smoke dampers and offices and schools.
Testing in a small place like Lions Green is planned around the journey and access, and every damper is drop tested, reset and recorded, the same as anywhere.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Lions Green
Rust is a frequent reason a damper will not close. Water leaks, condensation and damp plant areas attack the casing, blade and spring, so a damper can seize without anyone noticing.
Look out for any of the following:
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Corroded dampers in damp risers and plant rooms
- Buildings with no damper register
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
The nearest hospital, Hellingly Hospital Railway, is about 4.1 miles south-east; healthcare buildings like it are a reminder that dampers protect people who can’t move quickly.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
For landlords and multi-site operators
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Lions Green and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Towns and villages near Lions Green
Other services in Lions Green
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Somewhere like Lions Green, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We go through the damper schedule and any previous faults.
- Each damper is found and checked for access.
- We test fire dampers by dropping them and smoke dampers by operating them through the controls.
- Dampers that pass are reset, and failures are logged with what we found.
- We report the results and offer remedials on failed dampers.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. 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 work begins.
Advice
Your questions about fire damper testing in Lions Green
Do you work at weekends in Lions Green?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Lions Green doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire authority looks after Lions Green?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Lions Green. Failed dampers on a report should be followed by a record of the repair, so the file shows the problem was closed out.
What should I send you?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
How often should fire dampers be tested?
At least once a year, under BESA guidance, plus a test when the damper is first installed. Some sites choose to test more often where the risk is higher.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Can you fix fire dampers that fail?
The failure goes on the report, along with what caused it, whether that is a stuck blade, rust or a damaged link. We offer remedials to repair or replace it, and test it again afterwards.
How long will damper testing take?
It takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. Access is the biggest factor, and we’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Who is responsible for fire damper testing?
The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, who might be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent. Keeping fire safety systems working, dampers included, is part of their duty.
Fire damper testing around Lions Green
Lions Green sits within the area of 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. We cover Lions Green, about 41 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you manage a historic building in the area (Horselunges Manor is about 4 miles south), dampers fitted during conversions can be hard to reach and need recording.
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Sites in Lions Green get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Lions Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 17 miles from Lions Green.
All of TN21 is within our area for fire damper testing, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
Around Lions Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Star Inn. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Lions Green includes Selwyns Wood.
How we price fire damper testing
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition we find in the survey
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
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, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Tell contractors where dampers are before they start work
- Update the register when ductwork changes
- Keep damper test reports with the fire safety log
- Keep ceiling hatches and duct panels easy to open
Share the results with your fire risk assessor, so the assessment reflects where the dampers stand. Outstanding faults should be dealt with, not left on file.
The simplest way to avoid failures is to test on time, every year. A blade that’s just starting to stick is easier to deal with than a seized one.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Fire-stopping gaps around the duct where it passes through the wall
- Control wiring problems outside the damper itself
- Approving the building’s fire strategy
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Offices and schools
- Wall and floor dampers
- Riser dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers