East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Iford
Ductwork cleaning for Iford, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
About our ductwork cleaning in Iford
Each extract duct we take on in Iford goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and pictures complete the record. If you’re dealing with hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs and a rancid smell from the extract duct, we can put it right, from attenuators, multi-storey ducts and vertical risers onwards.
In a small place like Iford, 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Iford (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Dealing with the ductwork in Iford now beats dealing with it after a problem. The work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- We are fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Common problems we fix in Iford
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Iford 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.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes) or elsewhere in Iford, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they’re fully insured
How the job changes from site to site
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Long ducts in larger buildings can mean several visits. We agree a sequence that suits the building, out of hours where possible.
Bends and transitions
Grease tends to pile up at elbows. It’s scraped out and degreased, and readings are taken there before and after.
For landlords and multi-site operators
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.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
In-house cleaning or 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.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Iford kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Iford. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Iford. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Iford. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hospital like Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 1.7 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Historic houses near Iford, such as Monk's House about 1.4 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Iford, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Iford is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for ductwork cleaning.
All of BN7 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Iford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Juggs Arms Public House, Priory School and Railway Land. The closest station to Iford is Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
FAQs for Iford
Is Iford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Iford?
That’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We plan the clean when you are not cooking. Most kitchens book overnight or weekend cleans, so no service is lost.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before work begins.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Somewhere like Iford, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.