West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Hammerpot ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Hammerpot and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- Duct sections that need replacing
- A damper stuck open in the duct
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Hammerpot
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Hammerpot
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. An honest report beats a guess. We’re often asked to deal with thick crusts of old grease along the duct and duct runs with no cleaning record, across bends and junctions, access panels and attenuators.
In a small place like Hammerpot, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, 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.
- Location
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Hammerpot
At about 3 miles from the coast, Hammerpot is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Hammerpot. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Hammerpot. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Margaret or anywhere around Hammerpot, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Ecclesden Manor, about 1.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Hammerpot; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For ductwork cleaning in and around Hammerpot, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Hammerpot. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Hammerpot is one of them. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Ductwork cleaning in BN16 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Hammerpot
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, about 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Hammerpot includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
What we do, step by step
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. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Hammerpot and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Hammerpot?
Ducts in Hammerpot gather grease for the same reasons as ducts anywhere: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily use.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Margaret's CofE Primary School or anywhere near Hammerpot, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before you book anyone
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether VAT is included
Hammerpot: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect ductwork cleaning in Hammerpot?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Hammerpot gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Hammerpot in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 6 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Hammerpot, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will fit the work in.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Hammerpot?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
We measure it. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
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What happens if it’s left?
Grease narrows the duct and slows the air. The fan works harder, the kitchen gets hotter and smoke lingers at the canopy, and grease may start to leak from joints. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hammerpot
- Every job surveyed first
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Make sure filters are seated properly
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Flag drips from the duct right away
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.