East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Hamsey
Professional ductwork cleaning in and around Hamsey, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hamsey
Ductwork in Hamsey is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Readings are taken again afterwards and pictures go into your report. Typical jobs include grease seeping out of the duct seams and a duct clean needed for an insurer, across access panels, vertical risers and bends and junctions.
In a small place like Hamsey, 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. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Vertical risers
In taller buildings, a riser may pass through several floors and fire compartments, where fire dampers may be fitted. We test those as a separate job.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Ducts in taller or shared buildings often run past other occupiers. We plan access with you and the building manager, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
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What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the ductwork cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Hamsey run smoothly.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- 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
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
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 will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Don’t switch the extract off early
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
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.
Questions from Hamsey
Who is the fire and rescue service for Hamsey?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Hamsey. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Hamsey?
In Hamsey, it’s Lewes council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do we have to stop cooking while the ducts are cleaned?
Only while we’re working, and we work around you. Overnight and weekend work is common, so no service is lost.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How long will the duct clean take?
Duct length, access and grease levels all affect it. Typically it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
Why deal with it now?
There’s no law that names TR19. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. Somewhere as small as Hamsey, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hamsey
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Hamsey
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Hamsey and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. Food hygiene inspections in Hamsey are the job of Lewes council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Hamsey falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hamsey Community Primary School or anywhere near Hamsey, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Lewes Victoria Hospital about 1.5 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. A kitchen near Cooksbridge station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Hamsey, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Hamsey is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for ductwork cleaning. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 7 miles from Hamsey.
Work in BN8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Near you in Hamsey
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Railway Land, Priory School and The Blacksmiths Arms. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Hamsey include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What staff can safely do
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.