West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Faygate ductwork cleaning
Looking for ductwork cleaning in Faygate? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
About our ductwork cleaning in Faygate
Duct Doctor has cleaned kitchen extract ductwork since 2009, working across London and the South East. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers vertical risers, access panels and multi-storey ducts, and common reasons people get in touch are thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct and grease seeping out of the duct seams.
In a village or hamlet like Faygate, 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Faygate (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How we price ductwork cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
- The condition of the system
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what ductwork cleaning won’t do:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Faygate questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Faygate?
The local authority for Faygate is Horsham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you get to a site in Faygate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Usually, yes. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
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 will talk you through the next steps.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Faygate?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
After the clean, the same points are tested again, so the report shows the before and after figures. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
A bend can hold far more grease than a straight run of the same length. We clean it back by hand and with degreaser, and readings are taken there before and after.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a shared building, the duct links the kitchen to other spaces, so the responsible person has more reason to keep it clean. The paperwork suits landlords and managing agents.
Why deal with it now?
Dealing with the ductwork in Faygate now beats dealing with it after a problem. The work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. A planned visit to Faygate is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Faygate.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear the space around the work
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. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Related advice
Ductwork cleaning in Faygate: the local picture
Faygate sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. We cover Faygate, about 29 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.
Where a hall near St Francis' Church, or anywhere in Faygate, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you cook for passing trade around Faygate station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Crawley Hospital (about 3.2 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Faygate to the outskirts, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Faygate is one of them. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 17 miles from Faygate.
Ductwork cleaning in RH12 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Faygate
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Target Hill Park and The Holmbush Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Faygate itself: Faygate station. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.