West Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire and smoke damper testing in Selham
Fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper for commercial sites in Selham and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year
- Dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel
- Missing or out-of-date damper records
How it works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Visits to a village like Selham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We plan access and timing with you first, including any out-of-hours work.
- We open up ceilings and hatches and take off each access panel.
- We release each blade and check it shuts all the way.
- We reset it and record any dirt, corrosion or damage.
- We close everything up and send the results in a report.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Fire damper testing in Selham
We are often asked to take on annual damper testing by the people who look after buildings in and around Selham. Send us the damper schedule or the drawings if you have them, and we’ll plan the visit around the building’s hours. The work covers riser dampers, motorised smoke dampers and fusible link fire dampers, and common reasons people get in touch are dampers that can’t be reached without an access panel and fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year.
Somewhere as small as Selham, fire dampers are normally found in a school, a care home, a hotel or a converted building, wherever there is one. Wherever there are dampers, each one needs testing at least annually.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Selham (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Buildings where people sleep or need help to leave rely heavily on compartments holding fire back. Annual damper testing is part of keeping that in place.
Smoke dampers
A smoke damper that doesn’t respond to its controls is recorded as a fault, along with what we saw.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Signing off a building’s overall fire safety
- Faults in the alarm or building controls that signal smoke dampers
- Deciding where dampers should be fitted
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Selham
- Offices and schools
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Riser dampers
- Wall and floor dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Selham and across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Fixed quotes for fire damper testing in Selham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Fire damper testing around Selham
At about 44 miles from central London, Selham sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Selham. Its fire safety officers enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic buildings, and that covers fire safety systems such as dampers.
Cowdray House, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Selham, and older buildings converted to new uses often have ventilation added later.
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. If you need fire damper testing in Selham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, Selham included. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Work in GU28 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If your site is just outside Selham, we cover South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Near you in Selham
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Graffham Common.
Places near Selham
What else we do in Selham
Common problems we fix in Selham
Over time, dust builds up on the blade, the runners and the spring. Where the duct carries grease or cooking vapour, grease coats them too, and either can stop the blade dropping fully.
Look out for any of the following:
- Rusted damper blades and springs
- Dampers overdue for their annual drop test
- Gaps in the fire damper test log
- Fire dampers that fail to drop shut
Healthcare buildings such as Midhurst Community Hospital (about 2.9 miles west) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually.
Before you book anyone
- What records you will receive afterwards
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the price is fixed
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Questions from Selham
Do you work at weekends in Selham?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Selham keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you work in villages like Selham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Selham is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Whose job is it to make sure fire dampers are tested?
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 if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
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.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.