East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Boarshead
Professional ductwork cleaning in and around Boarshead, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Years of grease along the duct floor
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
Ductwork cleaning in Boarshead
In doctor’s terms, the ductwork is the system’s arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Readings taken before and after show the difference, alongside before and after pictures. Common call-outs are for a rancid smell from the extract duct and fat dripping from the ductwork, on multi-storey ducts, horizontal duct runs and attenuators.
In a village or hamlet like Boarshead, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Boarshead (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Make sure filters are seated properly
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report and why. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Why act early in Boarshead
Grease narrows the duct and slows the air. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains, and grease may start to leak from joints. If the system at a site near Boarshead fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- We diagnose before we treat
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Boarshead.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- The duct is signed off with readings, pictures and a next clean date.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Towns and villages near Boarshead
Also in Boarshead
Boarshead: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Boarshead?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Boarshead included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Boarshead?
Food hygiene inspections in Boarshead are carried out by Wealden council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that cannot wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Boarshead?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before any work starts.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Do we have to stop cooking while the ducts are cleaned?
We plan the clean when you are not cooking. Overnight and weekend work is common, so no service is lost.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Boarshead
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition we find in the survey
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Boarshead
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Boarshead 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.
What we are most often called out for:
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
A hospital like Crowborough War Memorial Hospital, about 1.8 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Boarshead
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 5 pubs, bars and clubs across Boarshead and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Kitchens in Boarshead get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Boarshead is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Beacon Academy or anywhere near Boarshead, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Historic houses near Boarshead, such as Groombridge Place about 3.3 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For ductwork cleaning in and around Boarshead, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Boarshead included. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Boarshead is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 20 miles away.
Ductwork cleaning in TN6 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. With the A26 close by, Boarshead is simple for us to get to at any hour. We also cover the places around Boarshead: Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Boarshead
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Boars Head Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Boarshead is Eridge station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.