West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Heyshott
Ductwork cleaning in Heyshott from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Leave it or put it right?
TR19® is not law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- In business since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Heyshott
Duct Doctor has cleaned kitchen extract ductwork since 2009, working across London and the South East. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers attenuators, access panels and bends and junctions, and common reasons people get in touch are fat dripping from the ductwork and sections of duct with no access panels.
Somewhere as small as Heyshott, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Heyshott.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Duct sections that need replacing
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
FAQs for Heyshott
Who is the fire and rescue service for Heyshott?
Heyshott is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can you come to Heyshott after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Heyshott doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
Signs include grease dripping from joints, smells and a fan working harder, but the only sure way is to measure. Grease thickness testing shows exactly where the duct stands.
Do you work in Heyshott?
Yes. Heyshott is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes. The survey or clean shows where sections couldn’t be reached, and fitting them means future cleans are more complete.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
Short runs are quick, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. We plan the work around your kitchen.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What affects the quote in Heyshott
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Parking and loading at the site
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How many systems or sites are involved
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What we are called out for in Heyshott
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom, where it can pool. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- A duct nobody has opened in years
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St James or elsewhere in Heyshott, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Nearby places to Heyshott
Also in Heyshott
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Heyshott
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Heyshott. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Heyshott. 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. Heyshott is covered by 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.
Historic houses near Heyshott, such as Cowdray House about 2.5 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Midhurst Community Hospital about 2.9 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the GU29 postcode area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Heyshott among them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 19 miles from Heyshott.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. If your site is just outside Heyshott, we cover Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Heyshott
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Unicorn Inn, among other places. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Graffham Common and Levin Down.