West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Graffham
Need ductwork cleaning in Graffham? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
About our ductwork cleaning in Graffham
Nobody sees duct grease building, so nobody notices it until something goes wrong. Flames pulled in from the cooking line can ignite it, carrying a fire along the duct and into rooms far from the kitchen. Removing it is the whole point. The work covers attenuators, multi-storey ducts and bends and junctions, and the jobs we see most are smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork and heavy grease at the base of a riser.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Graffham (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
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, next to our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Graffham
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Parking and loading at the site
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Graffham and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- 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.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a 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 we start.
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Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report, with the reason. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Graffham
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Graffham is as much a fire risk as in any building. Burning grease can carry fire through the ductwork to other rooms or floors, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
What we are most often called out for:
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- A duct nobody has opened in years
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Graffham (Cowdray House is about 3.5 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
What happens if it’s left?
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Common questions in Graffham
Can you work in Graffham outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Graffham can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Graffham?
The local authority for Graffham is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Is Graffham in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Graffham included.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
Sections out of reach are written down on the report, in line with TR19. We can fit new access panels so they’re cleaned next time.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. 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.
Kitchen extracts in Graffham
Graffham, about 46 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Graffham. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Giles or anywhere around Graffham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Midhurst Community Hospital about 3.9 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Graffham and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Graffham is one of them. Portsmouth is in our area too, about 20 miles from Graffham.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: GU28. We cover sites on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place and nearby roads. We also cover East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Graffham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Woodman pub. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Levin Down and Graffham Common.