West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
East Hampnett ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for East Hampnett and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
Ductwork cleaning in East Hampnett
We’ve been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, our duct cleaning is done to BESA TR19® Grease, with each certificate issued through the BESCA portal. We’re often asked to deal with thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct and stale grease odours from the duct, across attenuators, bends and junctions and vertical risers.
For a kitchen in or near East Hampnett, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
East Hampnett: your questions answered
Can the work in East Hampnett be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in East Hampnett?
Fire safety enforcement in East Hampnett is handled by 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.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
Places near East Hampnett
What else we do in East Hampnett
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A duct that’s too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
Common problems we fix in East Hampnett
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
Historic houses near East Hampnett, such as Goodwood House about 2.4 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Why act early in East Hampnett
Grease narrows the duct and slows the air. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains, and grease may start to leak from joints. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near East Hampnett rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like East Hampnett.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Ductwork cleaning in East Hampnett: the local picture
There are about 7 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around East Hampnett, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, grease does not stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Kitchens in East Hampnett get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. East Hampnett sits within the area of West 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.
A hospital like Chichester Centre, about 3.4 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in East Hampnett, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sites in East Hampnett get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, East Hampnett among them. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (17 miles or so).
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. You will find streets such as Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to East Hampnett include Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Near you in East Hampnett
Around East Hampnett, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Winterton Arms Public House and Ormiston Six Villages Academy. East Hampnett’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Levin Down.
What the work involves, part by part
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so these points get extra attention.
Attenuators and discharge
Near the discharge, the air has cooled the most, so it can collect more grease than expected. It’s tested and cleaned along with the rest.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Check readings when the menu changes
The report gives a recommended next clean date, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Book the next duct clean before the date passes. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.