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Fire damper testing in Storrington, West Sussex
Fire damper drop testing and smoke damper testing, with a record for each damper for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Storrington. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Dust or grease build-up on damper blades
- Fire dampers nobody can get to
- Fire dampers that haven’t been tested for over a year
What fire damper testing looks like in Storrington
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Storrington. In most workplaces and other non-domestic buildings, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Storrington, about 43 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Historic buildings that have had ventilation added later can hide dampers in awkward places; Parham House, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the area around Storrington. Site managers at schools such as Storrington Primary School typically find the summer break the easiest time for ceiling work like damper testing.
Storrington is about 7 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you need fire damper testing in Storrington, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, Storrington included. Storrington is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for fire damper testing. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 15 miles from Storrington.
Fire damper testing in RH20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Windmill Copse, Wantley Lane and Field End, and we cover them all for fire damper testing. Being close to the B2139, Storrington is simple for us to get to at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for fire damper testing include Cootham (1 mile west), Sullington (1 mile south-east), Heath Common (1 mile east), Abingworth (1 mile north-east) and West Chiltington Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Storrington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Parham Park, Rydon Community College and The Moon pub. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (within half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Storrington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Fire damper testing for kitchens and businesses in Storrington
Testing finds the dampers that will not close. 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 does not just sit on a list. The work covers motorised smoke dampers, fusible link fire dampers and wall and floor dampers, and common reasons people get in touch are dampers affected by leaks or condensation and gaps in the fire damper test log.
In a smaller place like Storrington, buildings with fire dampers are more likely to be a school, a surgery, a care home or a hotel than an office block. The duty to keep them working is the same as in a city.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Storrington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Storrington
What else we do in Storrington
Common questions in Storrington
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Storrington?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Storrington. Keep each damper test report with the fire risk assessment and the building’s log book, ready to show.
Can you test school fire dampers in Storrington out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Storrington, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
What paperwork do we get after testing?
We test, record and report, rather than certify dampers to a standard. It lists each damper, the result and any remedials needed.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What happens if it’s left?
Your fire risk assessor or insurer may want evidence that dampers have been tested. A current report on file means you can answer straight away when someone asks. Even a site near Storrington that’s only busy part of the week needs its system checked on a schedule.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the fire damper testing, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a couple of hours for a few dampers, and a day or more across a big site. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Storrington, so let us know how to reach it.
- We plan access and timing with you first, including any out-of-hours work.
- Ceiling tiles and hatches are opened and each damper’s access panel removed.
- The blade is released and watched to make sure it closes fully.
- The damper is reset and its condition noted.
- We close everything up and send the results in a report.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. 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.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: 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.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Holes around ductwork in fire-resisting walls
- Dampers that were never installed where they’re needed
- Designing the building’s fire compartments
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Offices and schools
- Wall and floor dampers
- Riser dampers
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Fusible link fire dampers
What affects the cost of fire damper testing
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
If you need fire damper testing in Storrington, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Warn anyone working in ceiling voids about the dampers
- Fix water leaks in plant rooms and risers promptly
- Never wedge or tie a damper open
- Update the register when ductwork changes
After testing, you get a report listing each of the fire and smoke dampers we tested, with where it is and whether it passed. File it with your fire safety log so it’s ready when your assessor or insurer asks.
Good access is half the battle. Where there’s no hatch, an access panel makes testing possible ahead of the next visit.
How the job changes from site to site
Smoke dampers
Because they’re linked to controls, smoke damper tests can need some coordination. We plan that with you before the visit.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In schools and colleges, testing fits well into holidays and weekends, when ceilings can be opened without disturbing lessons.