West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Hammerwood ductwork cleaning
We cover Hammerwood for cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- A duct nobody has opened in years
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hammerwood
Not every duct has enough access panels. Where a section can’t be reached, TR19 expects it to be recorded on the report, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. An honest report beats a guess. If you’re dealing with heavy grease at the base of a riser and years of grease along the duct floor, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Hammerwood, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Somewhere as small as Hammerwood, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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.
Related advice
Grease, kitchens and Hammerwood
We cover Hammerwood, about 26 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Food hygiene inspections in Hammerwood are the job of Mid Sussex council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Queen Victoria Hospital (about 1.9 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Hammerwood Park is about 0.8 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Hammerwood, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Hammerwood is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for ductwork cleaning. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 22 miles from Hammerwood.
We cover every part of RH19 for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Close by, we work in Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hammerwood
The nearest railway station is Dormans station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Common problems we fix in Hammerwood
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
School kitchens, at schools like Sackville School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before booking anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Proof of insurance
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Faulty fire dampers
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, giving you before and after readings. Before and after pictures sit next to the numbers.
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.
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What else we do in Hammerwood
Common questions in Hammerwood
Do you work at weekends in Hammerwood?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Hammerwood doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can you get to a site in Hammerwood?
Yes. Hammerwood is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. It includes readings, pictures and any unreachable sections.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We open each access panel and clean the section it reaches. Heavy grease comes out by hand, and what’s left is degreased, with readings taken before and after.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Leave it or put it right?
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. If the system at a site near Hammerwood fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hammerwood
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
How we price ductwork cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
What the work involves, part by part
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so these points get extra attention.
Attenuators and discharge
The last section of duct before the discharge is often the coolest, which can mean heavier deposits. We include it in the clean and the readings.