East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Crowborough ductwork cleaning
For ductwork cleaning in Crowborough, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Sections of duct with no access panels
About our ductwork cleaning in Crowborough
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. An honest report beats a guess. Typical jobs include a rancid smell from the extract duct and duct runs with no cleaning record, on vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and bends and junctions.
Around a town like Crowborough, extract cleaning typically means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Crowborough (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Crowborough
Many ducts do not have enough access panels. Stretches with no way in may never have been touched, and grease there keeps thickening unseen.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Crowborough, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a survey comes first
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
The report names every part of the duct that couldn’t be reached, with the reason. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
Book the next duct clean before the date passes. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval may need to shorten, and grease thickness testing will show it.
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
Grease, kitchens and Crowborough
The Food Standards Agency lists about 9 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses in Crowborough and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Crowborough. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Crowborough sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Crowborough War Memorial Hospital about 0.5 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Groombridge Place is about 4.6 miles north), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN6 postcode area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (20 miles or so).
Ductwork cleaning in TN6 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Church Road, High Street and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Crowborough include the A26 and B2100, so getting to you is simple for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Crowborough include Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Crowborough has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for ductwork cleaning.
Landmarks near Crowborough
Around Crowborough, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Beacon Academy and The Crowborough Cross pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, about 1 mile south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Why act early in Crowborough
TR19® is not law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. Whatever the system, dirt and wear only get worse.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why Crowborough businesses choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every visit written up, with photos
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
If you need ductwork cleaning in Crowborough, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. 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.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Crowborough
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Questions from Crowborough
Can school kitchens in Crowborough be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Crowborough. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will fit the work in.
Do you work overnight in Crowborough?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Crowborough can fit around your hours. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
Through access panels along the duct. Heavy grease is scraped out by hand, then the surfaces are degreased with a method that suits the deposit, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
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.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. A few pictures of the system and its access points help us plan a visit in Crowborough.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- 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 pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.