East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Hailsham, East Sussex
Our technicians work in Hailsham on cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hailsham
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Removing it is the whole point. The work covers bends and junctions, vertical risers and attenuators, and people most often call us about a grease test showing the duct is overdue and a duct clean needed for an insurer.
In a town like Hailsham, most of the kitchen extracts we’re asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Hailsham
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Hailsham and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What we’re called out for in Hailsham
Damaged or poorly fitted filters let more grease into the duct. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped and it fills faster.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Amberstone Hospital (about 1.5 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether VAT is included
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Common questions in Hailsham
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hailsham?
Food hygiene inspections in Hailsham are carried out by Wealden council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Hailsham?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hailsham. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Often, 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.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
Start with the date of the last clean. No record, or a passed date, means it’s due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
What if part of the duct can’t be reached?
Without a way in, a section can’t be cleaned properly. Those parts are listed, and we can install panels so they’re reached next time.
What affects the quote in Hailsham
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the system is
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Ductwork cleaning in Hailsham: the local picture
There are about 26 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 13 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hailsham, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Kitchens in Hailsham get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Hailsham 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of Saint Mary or elsewhere in Hailsham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. For schools such as Hailsham Community College, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN27 postcode area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, and Hailsham is one of them. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 17 miles from Hailsham.
Work in BN27 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on High Street, Market Place and Station Road and nearby roads. Being close to the A271 and A295, Hailsham is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hailsham has commercial sites of every size, and we cover all of them for ductwork cleaning.
What’s near Hailsham
In Hailsham, that means kitchens and buildings near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Hailsham includes Combe Hill.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Diarise the next duct clean
Every panel we open is refitted when we finish, and the surrounding area is left clean. Waste grease and water are taken away.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. A few pictures of the system and its access points help us plan a visit in Hailsham.
- 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.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.