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Ductwork cleaning in Filching, East Sussex
Ductwork cleaning in Filching from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
Ductwork cleaning in Filching, done properly
In doctor’s terms, the ductwork is the system’s arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after pictures. The work covers vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and access panels, and people most often call us about an insurer asking for TR19 evidence and high readings at a recent grease test.
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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Filching (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the ductwork cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Somewhere as small as Filching, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- 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.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Risers often pass through floors and walls, so fire dampers may be fitted where it crosses them. Damper testing is a separate service.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat runs of duct link the canopy to the riser or the outside wall. They collect grease as the air cools and slows, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Run the extract fan throughout service
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, so the report shows the before and after figures. Before and after pictures sit next to the numbers.
Keep to the cleaning interval on the report. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Filching and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Ductwork cleaning around Filching
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs in and around Filching, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from Wealden council inspect food businesses in Filching. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Filching is covered by East 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.
Alfriston Clergy House, about 2.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Filching; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of Saint Peter or elsewhere in Filching, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Filching gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Filching among them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (16 miles or so).
Every address in BN26 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Filching include Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
What’s near Filching
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Eight Bells Inn and Willingdon Community School. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Common problems we fix in Filching
Grease filters that do not seal let fat straight through. More grease reaches the ductwork than it should, and build-up speeds up.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
For schools such as Willingdon Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What insurance they carry
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
Filching questions
Do you work in villages like Filching?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Filching included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who inspects food businesses in Filching?
Kitchens in Filching are inspected by Wealden council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Filching?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we normally come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
What if part of the duct can’t be reached?
Sections out of reach are written down on the report, in line with TR19. New panels can be fitted to reach them in future.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
Allow a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. We will confirm the time when we quote.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Filching
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.