East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Chailey
We cover Chailey for cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Chailey
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. Flames pulled in from the cooking line can ignite it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Removing it is the whole point. Common call-outs are for thick crusts of old grease along the duct and grease seeping out of the duct seams, on attenuators, access panels and horizontal duct runs.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building to the roof. Grease collects on the walls and at the foot of the riser, so the base is one of our test points.
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, so the next clean reaches more of the system. We will recommend where they should go.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
Ductwork cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- A damper stuck open in the duct
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Chailey before we set off.
- 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.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Questions from Chailey
Which environmental health team covers Chailey?
Kitchens in Chailey are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Will you come out to Chailey?
Yes. Chailey is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
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.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
Signs include grease dripping from joints, smells and a fan working harder, but measuring is the reliable way to know. Grease thickness testing shows exactly where the duct stands.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Chailey?
There’s no set price, as it 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 we start.
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Chailey?
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. 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.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Chailey is Princess Royal Hospital, about 4.1 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, 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 for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Ductwork cleaning around Chailey
There are about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Chailey, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Chailey. 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. Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in Chailey. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
School kitchens, at schools like Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Chailey, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Chailey, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Chailey is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for ductwork cleaning. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
We cover every part of the BN8 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. If your site is just outside Chailey, we cover North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
What’s near Chailey
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Chailey School, The Five Bells Inn and Chailey Heritage School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Chailey includes Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.