West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Ifold
For cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Ifold, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Kitchen extracts in Ifold
In Ifold, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. About 35 miles out from central London, Ifold is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
For schools such as Loxwood Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH14, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Ifold is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also work in Guildford, about 12 miles from Ifold.
All of RH14 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Close by, we work in Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).
Near you in Ifold
For a walk, there’s Shillinglee Lake.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Ifold
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats 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 ductwork that has never been cleaned and a grease test showing the duct is overdue, across vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and access panels.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Ifold (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Ifold
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ifold?
In Ifold, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Ifold out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Ifold, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will fit the work in.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Will the duct clean disrupt the kitchen?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, evenings, overnight or at weekends. Equipment and the extract are switched off while we work.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
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.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
What affects the quote in Ifold
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Travel, parking and unloading
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Why deal with it now?
Under BESA guidance, the mean grease level should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans. A reading of 500 microns or more at any point means a spot clean right away. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Ifold.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What we are called out for in Ifold
A duct with too few access doors cannot be fully cleaned. Stretches with no way in may never have been touched, and grease there keeps thickening unseen.
Look out for any of the following:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Ifold, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before you book anyone
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry