West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Hardham ductwork cleaning
For ductwork cleaning in Hardham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
About our ductwork cleaning in Hardham
Ductwork in Hardham 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. Post-clean readings and photos complete the record. If you have years of grease along the duct floor and proof of duct cleaning for the insurer, we can help, from horizontal duct runs, attenuators and bends and junctions onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Hardham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
Why deal with it now?
A fire in a greasy duct is hard to reach and hard to stop. The duct can carry it to rooms, floors or roof spaces well away from the kitchen, so cleaning the duct is as important as cleaning the hood. If the system at a site near Hardham fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why Hardham businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
See how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Nearby places to Hardham
What else we do in Hardham
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Common problems we fix in Hardham
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Hardham as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Sections of duct with no access panels
A kitchen near Pulborough station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the figure could change on the day
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Visits to a village like Hardham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- 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.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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.
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Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
The report names every part of the duct that couldn’t be reached and why. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
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.
Ductwork cleaning in Hardham: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records list about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Hardham. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. In Hardham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Hardham sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like St James' CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Botolph's Church or anywhere around Hardham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Hardham among them. We also work in Brighton, around 19 miles away.
All of RH20 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Around Hardham
In Hardham, that means kitchens and buildings near The White Hart Public House. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hardham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Hardham: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Hardham?
Yes, Hardham is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in Hardham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Hardham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Hardham?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
Ductwork needs access to be cleaned. Those parts are listed, and we can install panels so they’re reached next time.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. It means more of the duct can be cleaned next time, and the report will show where they’re needed.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. We clean the runs and risers section by section, then the readings are repeated.
How we price ductwork cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.