West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Arundel, West Sussex
Looking for ductwork cleaning in Arundel? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Sections of duct with no access panels
Leave it or put it right?
Old grease in a duct for a kitchen in Arundel does not stay soft. Heat and age turn it into a thick, stubborn crust, so the later the clean, the bigger the job. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Arundel than wait for a failure.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why Arundel businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Ductwork cleaning in Arundel, done properly
Between the canopy and the fan runs the ductwork, hidden above ceilings and inside walls. Grease settles along every metre of it and a fire in the duct can spread through the building. Our ductwork cleaning reaches inside the runs and risers through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers access panels, horizontal duct runs and attenuators, and people most often call us about thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct and duct runs with no cleaning record.
In a smaller place like Arundel, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Arundel (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Arundel
What else we do in Arundel
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Arundel?
Wherever the kitchen is, in Arundel or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily use.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Philip's Catholic Primary School or anywhere near Arundel, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What paperwork you get at the end
What affects the quote in Arundel
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What state the system is in
- How big the system is
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Everything the job in Arundel needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Flag drips from the duct right away
- Keep your cleaning records together
After the clean, the same points are tested again, giving you before and after readings. Before and after photos sit next to the numbers.
Book the next duct clean before the date passes. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.
Arundel questions
Can school kitchens in Arundel be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Arundel, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Arundel?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Arundel. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
Duct length, access and grease levels all affect it. Typically it takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
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.
Ductwork cleaning around Arundel
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 13 pubs, bars and clubs and about 8 hotels and B&Bs in and around Arundel, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Arundel. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Arundel. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arundel and District Hospital (about less than half a mile north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Trinity Congregational Church or elsewhere in Arundel, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Sites in Arundel get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 19 miles away.
Work in BN18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road and the roads around them. You will find Arundel on the A27 and A284, so it’s easy for us to get to for ductwork cleaning. If your site is just outside Arundel, we cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Arundel
Around Arundel, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms and the streets around them. Arundel’s nearest station is Arundel station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Arundel include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.