West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Fittleworth
Ductwork cleaning for Fittleworth and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
Ductwork cleaning in Fittleworth
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats arteries: find the blockages, clear them, then check the flow is right. Readings taken before and after show the difference, alongside before and after pictures. Common call-outs are for thick crusts of old grease along the duct and readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test, on multi-storey ducts, access panels and bends and junctions.
In a village or hamlet like Fittleworth, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Fittleworth
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Somewhere like Fittleworth, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Ductwork cleaning in Fittleworth: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for Fittleworth is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Fittleworth is about 42 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Fittleworth, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Historic houses near Fittleworth, such as Old Place Manor about 2.1 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Fittleworth to the outskirts, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page, about 20 miles away.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Fittleworth
In Fittleworth, that means kitchens and buildings near The Swan Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Fittleworth: your questions answered
Can the work in Fittleworth be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. 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.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Fittleworth?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Fittleworth. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We open each access panel and clean the section it reaches. Grease is scraped out first, then degreased, with readings taken before and after.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
BESA guidance sets minimum intervals by daily cooking hours: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate and 12-monthly for light use. Measured grease sets the real interval.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
What we are called out for in Fittleworth
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Fittleworth as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
For schools such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Different parts, different methods
Access panels
After cleaning, every panel is closed and sealed so the duct stays tight. We will tell you if any panel needs replacing.
Vertical risers
Cleaning a riser needs access along its height. Where it cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
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Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.