West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Hassocks
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Hassocks, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Flag drips from the duct right away
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Keep your cleaning records together
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
The less grease gets past the canopy, the cleaner the duct stays. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hassocks
In doctor’s terms, the ductwork is the system’s arteries: find the blockages, clear them, then check the flow is right. Readings taken before and after show the difference, alongside before and after pictures. Typical jobs include a grease test showing the duct is overdue and grease seeping out of the duct seams, across bends and junctions, attenuators and access panels.
Kitchens around a place like Hassocks are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Old grease in a duct for a kitchen in Hassocks doesn’t stay soft. It bakes into a hard layer that takes far longer to remove, so the later the clean, the bigger the job. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Hassocks than wait for a failure.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with photos after each visit
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Hassocks: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hassocks?
That’s Mid Sussex council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Hassocks. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Hassocks?
Fire safety enforcement in Hassocks is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you cover Hassocks?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Hassocks.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
Through access panels along the duct. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Grease, kitchens and Hassocks
Food Standards Agency records include about 13 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hassocks. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. It’s Mid Sussex council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hassocks. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Hassocks sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Hassocks Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run a café or takeaway near Hassocks station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Hassocks, we can take on ductwork cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Hassocks is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for ductwork cleaning. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Every address in BN6 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Hassocks
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Downlands Community School and The Hassocks pub. Hassocks has its own railway station: Hassocks station. Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (less than half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
If you need ductwork cleaning in Hassocks, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so we clean these points carefully.
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.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Hassocks can typically be finished without a second trip.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When to call us in Hassocks
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Clients normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A duct nobody has opened in years
A hospital like The Dene Hospital, about 2.8 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify