West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Almodington
Ductwork cleaning in Almodington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Almodington
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. An honest report beats a guess. Common call-outs are for fat dripping from the ductwork and a grease test showing the duct is overdue, across bends and junctions, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs.
For a kitchen in or near Almodington, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Almodington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Almodington
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- A duct nobody has opened in years
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Richard's Hospital about 5.2 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether they recommend a next date
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
The report names every part of the duct that couldn’t be reached and why. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. It does not stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Somewhere as small as Almodington, 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.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Grease, kitchens and Almodington
The coast is only about 3 miles from Almodington. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered in and around Almodington, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Almodington is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
For schools such as Birdham CE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Where a hall near Earnley Church, or anywhere in Almodington, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Almodington gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 11 miles away.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Almodington: Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
What’s near Almodington
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Almodington includes Pilsey Island.
Questions from Almodington
Which council inspects kitchens in Almodington?
Kitchens in Almodington are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is ductwork cleaning any different in a coastal place like Almodington?
It can. Being within about 3 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Almodington than inland. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
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.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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, alongside our reports.
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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Nearby places to Almodington
What else we do in Almodington
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
Why deal with it now?
Under BESA guidance, the mean grease level should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Leaving the duct makes those limits harder to keep to. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Almodington is calmer for everyone.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Almodington businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.