West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Compton, West Sussex
Need ductwork cleaning in Compton? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself 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 Compton before we set off.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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About our ductwork cleaning in Compton
No two duct runs are the same, in Compton or anywhere else. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. The survey traces the route and finds every access point before we quote. We’re often asked to deal with readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and duct runs that can’t be reached, on horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and multi-storey ducts.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Compton
BESA guidance says grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans. A reading of 500 microns or more at any point means a spot clean right away. Leaving the duct makes those limits harder to keep to. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Compton is calmer for everyone.
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 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after each visit
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Leave a way through to the access panels
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
The less grease gets past the canopy, the cleaner the duct stays. Clean, properly seated filters are the duct’s best protection.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Compton
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Compton?
Fire safety enforcement in Compton is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Is Compton within the area you cover?
Yes, Compton is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report, in line with TR19. New panels can be fitted to reach them in future.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Compton?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
How much notice do you need?
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.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Also near Compton
Other services in Compton
Compton kitchens: local notes
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Compton. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. We cover Compton, about 53 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Compton is Petersfield Community Hospital, about 5.7 miles north. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Compton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. For ductwork cleaning in and around Compton, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, Compton included. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 11 miles from Compton.
Every address in PO18 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Church Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Compton include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Around Compton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Different parts, different methods
Access panels
Every section of duct is cleaned through an access panel. Without them, parts of the duct can’t be reached, and TR19 expects them to be recorded.
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, and their linings can soak up grease. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
How we price ductwork cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.