West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Alfold Bars
Ductwork cleaning in Alfold Bars from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Sections of duct with no access panels
Ductwork cleaning in Alfold Bars, done properly
Not every duct has enough access panels. Where a section can’t be reached, TR19 expects it to be recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted to reach it in future. It’s better to know than to assume. If you have a rancid smell from the extract duct and hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Alfold Bars, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is 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
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
The process
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere as small as Alfold Bars, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
Booking the duct clean in Alfold Bars now keeps it a planned job. The work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- Fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Common problems we fix in Alfold Bars
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Alfold Bars as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
School kitchens, at schools like Loxwood Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether VAT is included
What the work involves, part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, which makes keeping it clean all the more important. The paperwork suits landlords and managing agents.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. Thick deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Alfold Bars: your questions answered
Is Alfold Bars within the area you cover?
Yes. Alfold Bars is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Alfold Bars?
That’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, we fit access panels where the duct needs them. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
Start with the date of the last clean. No record, or a passed date, means it’s due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, you get a TR19 certificate and a photo report. It includes readings, photos and any unreachable sections.
What affects the quote in Alfold Bars
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The size of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
- The number of sites or systems
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Kitchen extracts in Alfold Bars
It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Alfold Bars. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Alfold Bars, about 34 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Alfold Bars, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We provide ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Alfold Bars and the rest of West Sussex. Alfold Bars is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for ductwork cleaning. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Alfold Bars include Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
What’s near Alfold Bars
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse. For a walk, there’s Shillinglee Lake.
Nearby places to Alfold Bars
Other services in Alfold Bars
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.