West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Fontwell
Ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Fontwell. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Fontwell
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats 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 photos. If you’re dealing with grease leaking from duct joints and duct runs that can’t be reached, we can help, from vertical risers, access panels and bends and junctions onwards.
Work in a small place like Fontwell starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Fontwell
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
- What state the system is in
- A single visit or a regular plan
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
FAQs for Fontwell
Which fire authority looks after Fontwell?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Fontwell. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you come to Fontwell after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Fontwell doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
What happens if there aren’t enough access panels?
Every reachable section is cleaned and the rest recorded. Extra panels can be installed, and we can do that for you.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. It includes readings, pictures and any unreachable sections.
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Fontwell?
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Historic houses near Fontwell, such as Goodwood House about 4.2 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the price is fixed
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Fontwell, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- The duct is signed off with readings, pictures and a next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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What happens if it’s left?
Booking the duct clean in Fontwell now keeps it a planned job. It takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. It’s simpler to plan the work at Fontwell now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Every visit written up, with pictures
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Nearby places to Fontwell
Also in Fontwell
Part by part
Vertical risers
Risers often pass through floors and walls, where fire dampers may be fitted. Damper testing is a separate service.
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.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
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.
Ductwork cleaning in Fontwell: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 9 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Fontwell and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. Fontwell 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. It’s Arun council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Fontwell. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hospital like Arundel and District Hospital, about 3.7 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy or anywhere near Fontwell, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Fontwell, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Fontwell is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for ductwork cleaning. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby (19 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of BN18 and PO20 for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in Fontwell
Typical jobs here are in premises near Eastergate CofE Primary School. The closest station to Fontwell is Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Fontwell include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.