West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Dial Post
Ductwork cleaning in Dial Post, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Dial Post
Not sure when the ductwork was last cleaned? Tell us about the system when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will give you a fixed quote for ductwork cleaning, usually within one working day. If you are dealing with sections of duct with no access panels and readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, multi-storey ducts and bends and junctions onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Dial Post, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Dial Post
Wherever the kitchen is, in Dial Post or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: hours of cooking, the type of food and how well the filters are kept. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily use.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
Every clean in and around Dial Post is signed off with a certificate and before-and-after pictures.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Dial Post kitchens: local notes
At about 39 miles from central London, Dial Post sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Kitchens in Dial Post get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A TR19® clean in Dial Post does not stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Dial Post, we can take on ductwork cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (13 miles or so).
Ductwork cleaning in RH13 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Dial Post: Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dial Post
The countryside around Dial Post includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Towns and villages near Dial Post
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Leave it or put it right?
BESA guidance says grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Common questions in Dial Post
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Dial Post?
Food hygiene inspections in Dial Post are carried out by Horsham council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which fire service covers Dial Post?
Dial Post 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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. Each run and riser is scraped and degreased, and test again when we’re done.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. Equipment and the extract are switched off while we work.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. In a small place like Dial Post, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- 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.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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.
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
Managing agents and facilities teams in Dial Post
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.