Brighton and Hove · Ductwork cleaning
Carlton Hill ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Carlton Hill, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Grease and dirty water are contained and removed.
Keep the fan on throughout service. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
About our ductwork cleaning in Carlton Hill
Once air leaves the canopy, it travels through ductwork that most people never see. Grease settles along every metre of it, and that is where a kitchen fire can travel. Our ductwork cleaning reaches inside the runs and risers through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers horizontal duct runs, multi-storey ducts and access panels, and the jobs we see most are high readings at a recent grease test and grease leaking from duct joints.
For a smaller kitchen near Carlton Hill, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Other services in Carlton Hill
Grease, kitchens and Carlton Hill
Sea air reaches Carlton Hill, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 692 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 138 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Carlton Hill. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. In Carlton Hill, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Brighton and Hove council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Carlton Hill Primary School or anywhere near Carlton Hill, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Carlton Hill, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We provide ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Carlton Hill and the rest of Brighton and Hove. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Our technicians cover all of the BN2, BN1 and BN50 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Being close to the A259, Carlton Hill is simple for us to get to for ductwork cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Carlton Hill has commercial sites of every size, and we cover all of them for ductwork cleaning.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Why deal with it now?
Insurers know the risk of a greasy duct. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Questions from Carlton Hill
Will you come out to Carlton Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can school kitchens in Carlton Hill be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Carlton Hill, the Food Standards Agency lists about 39 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
We measure it. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What the work involves, part by part
Access panels
Access panels are the doors that let us into the duct. Without them, parts of the duct cannot be reached, and TR19 expects them to be recorded.
Vertical risers
In taller buildings, a riser may pass through several floors and fire compartments, so fire dampers may be fitted where it crosses them. Damper testing is a separate service.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Carlton Hill
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition of the system
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Everything the job in Carlton Hill needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- 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 pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Carlton Hill
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom, where it can pool. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Sussex Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital to Carlton Hill, about 0.7 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a survey comes first