East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Duddleswell
Ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Duddleswell. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Ductwork cleaning in Duddleswell
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Removing it is the whole point. If you are dealing with a grease test showing the duct is overdue and fat dripping from the ductwork, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
The join where the canopy meets the duct is a common hotspot. We clean it from the canopy side or through a nearby panel.
Access panels
Panels have to seal properly once they’re closed so the duct stays tight. We will tell you if any panel needs replacing.
Kitchen extracts in Duddleswell
At about 33 miles from central London, Duddleswell sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Duddleswell 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.
Around Duddleswell, as anywhere, we clean the parts you can’t see as well as the canopy you can.
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Duddleswell, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Duddleswell is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, about 17 miles from Duddleswell.
Every address in TN22 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Around Duddleswell
The nearest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Duddleswell
Do you work in villages like Duddleswell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who inspects food businesses in Duddleswell?
The local authority for Duddleswell is Wealden council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
Will the duct clean disrupt the kitchen?
The duct is cleaned out of hours, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. Equipment and the extract are switched off while we work.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
A photo report, with readings and before and after photos, plus a TR19 certificate for a full system clean. It also gives a recommended next clean date.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
When to call us in Duddleswell
Grease filters that do not seal let fat straight through. More grease reaches the ductwork than it should and it fills faster.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
A hospital like Crowborough War Memorial Hospital, about 3 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Before you book anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What insurance they carry
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Duddleswell
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
How we price ductwork cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Duddleswell.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- The duct is signed off with readings, pictures and a next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for a quote
For ductwork cleaning in Duddleswell, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections can’t be reached
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Diarise the next duct clean
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Grease and dirty water are contained and removed.
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.