East Sussex · Fire damper testing
Fire Damper Testing in Stunts Green
Fire damper testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stunts Green. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Blades that jam part-way when released
- Dirty dampers that may not close
How the job changes from site to site
Ceiling voids and risers
Risers and service shafts often hold dampers at each floor. Testing goes floor by floor so each one is accounted for.
Smoke dampers
Smoke dampers are motorised and run by a control system. We test them through their controls and check each blade travels fully.
Fire damper testing in Stunts Green
Testing finds the dampers that won’t close. When one sticks, has a damaged link or is corroded, we report it and offer remedials, so the fault doesn’t just sit on a list. If you have dampers clogged with dust or grease and smoke dampers that need testing through their controls, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Stunts Green, there may be only a few buildings with fire dampers. Wherever there are dampers, each one needs testing at least annually.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Stunts Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Do not let hatches get painted shut or boarded over
- Keep cables and fixings away from damper blades
- Book the next test before the year runs out
- Close off damper faults promptly
Failed dampers are set out separately, each with the fault we found, along with an offer to repair or replace them. After a repair, we retest the damper and update the record.
Clean ductwork means less dust and grease reaching the dampers. Duct cleaning and damper testing can be planned side by side.
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a morning or an afternoon for a small number of dampers, longer where there are many. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Stunts Green can be planned properly.
- First we check the schedule and the last set of results.
- We locate every damper and note any we can’t reach.
- We test fire dampers by dropping them and smoke dampers by operating them through the controls.
- Passes are reset and any failures recorded with the reason.
- The report sets out the results, and we can quote to repair or replace failed dampers.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Questions from Stunts Green
Can you come to Stunts Green after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Stunts Green doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Will you come out to Stunts Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do we need to close while you work?
Normally not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Holes around ductwork in fire-resisting walls
- Approving the building’s fire strategy
- Ductwork crossing a fire wall with no damper fitted
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Wall and floor dampers
- Offices and schools
- Motorised smoke dampers
- Hospitals and care homes
- Riser dampers
- Fusible link fire dampers
What happens if it’s left?
If a damper cannot close, the wall it sits in has a hole in it during a fire. The rest of the compartment can be built perfectly and still be bypassed by the duct. Testing now is how you find out before it matters. With notice, the visit to Stunts Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Stunts Green businesses choose us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Towns and villages near Stunts Green
Other services in Stunts Green
Do you need fire damper testing in Stunts Green?
Other trades work around dampers all the time. A cable run through the blade path, a knocked link or a wedged blade is enough to stop a damper closing.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Buildings with no damper register
- Fire dampers with no recent test record
- Damper actions from a fire risk assessment
- Dampers that stick or will not close fully
Historic buildings that have had ventilation added later can hide dampers in awkward places; Horselunges Manor, about 2.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the area around Stunts Green.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
Fire dampers in Stunts Green buildings
The nearest hospital to Stunts Green is Amberstone Hospital, about 1.8 miles south-west. Smaller healthcare sites, from surgeries to care homes, need the same annual damper test as a hospital. The fire and rescue service for Stunts Green is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces and other non-domestic buildings, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare buildings such as Amberstone Hospital (about 1.8 miles south-west) rely on fire compartments, and the dampers in them need testing at least annually. School buildings such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School are typically tested in the holidays, wherever they have dampers.
Stunts Green is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Stunts Green, we can take on fire damper testing. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Stunts Green among them. We also work in Brighton, about 20 miles from Stunts Green.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire damper testing: BN27. Close by, we work in Herstmonceux (1 mile south-east), Chapel Row (1 mile south-east), Flowers Green (1 mile south-east), Golden Cross (1 mile south) and Windmill Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Around Stunts Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near Woolpack Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2 miles south-east).