West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Charlton, West Sussex
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Charlton: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
What the work involves, part by part
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, so the next clean reaches more of the system. The survey shows where they’re needed.
Attenuators and discharge
Near the discharge, the air has cooled the most, which can mean heavier deposits. It’s tested and cleaned along with the rest.
Ductwork cleaning in Charlton, 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. We clean it from the inside, through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. If you have proof of duct cleaning for the insurer and grease leaking from duct joints, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Charlton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Charlton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Also near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
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.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Charlton
Which fire authority looks after Charlton?
Charlton is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Charlton is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
Are you accredited?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Common problems we fix in Charlton
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Clients normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
Where a hall near The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or anywhere in Charlton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they’re fully insured
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Charlton
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- How many systems or sites are involved
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Visits to a village like Charlton are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- 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 photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Charlton kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 7 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Charlton, up to about a mile and a half out. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. Kitchens in Charlton get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Charlton sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
A hospital like Chichester Centre, about 4.6 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. West Dean House, about 1.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Charlton; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Charlton to the outskirts, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Charlton is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for ductwork cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. We cover sites on Charlton Road and Knight's Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Charlton: Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Charlton
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What a clean will not put right
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Do not switch the extract off early
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, giving you before and after readings. Photos of each section go alongside them.
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.