East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Chiltington
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Chiltington: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Ductwork cleaning in Chiltington, done properly
Each extract duct we take on in Chiltington goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and photos complete the record. The work covers access panels, attenuators and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are grease pooling at the foot of the riser and readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test.
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. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Chiltington.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
If you need ductwork cleaning in Chiltington, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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Ductwork cleaning around Chiltington
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Chiltington. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Chiltington is about 40 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Chiltington is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 3.2 miles south. Where a hall near The Parish Church, or anywhere in Chiltington, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN7 postcode area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Chiltington among them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: BN7. Close by, we work in East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Chiltington
The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blackcap and Malling Down.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, giving you before and after readings. Before and after photos sit next to the numbers.
Keep to the cleaning interval on the report. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval may need to shorten, and grease thickness testing will show it.
Questions from Chiltington
Which fire service covers Chiltington?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Chiltington. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you cover smaller places like Chiltington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures, and a full TR19 clean also comes with a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. File them with the fire risk assessment.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
How long will the duct clean take?
It depends on the length of the duct, the number of access panels and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
What affects the quote in Chiltington
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How big the system is
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Why act early in Chiltington
TR19® isn’t law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
- In business since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Chiltington
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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Anne of Cleves House is about 3.7 miles south), access may need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Different parts, different methods
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a building with several floors, the duct may pass other tenants’ spaces. Access is planned with the building’s managers, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
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.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.