Brighton and Hove · Ductwork cleaning
Kemptown ductwork cleaning
For ductwork cleaning in Kemptown, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Grease leaking from duct joints
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Kemptown
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Sections with no way in can go uncleaned for years. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we can’t is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. If you have readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork, we can help, from bends and junctions, access panels and multi-storey ducts onwards.
In a smaller place like Kemptown, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
Ductwork cleaning in Kemptown: the local picture
Kemptown is within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 202 pubs, bars and clubs and about 41 hotels and B&Bs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Kemptown. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Kemptown is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital about within half a mile north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Royal Pavilion is about 1 mile west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Kemptown and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Kemptown is one of 30 towns, villages and districts in Brighton and Hove we cover for ductwork cleaning.
We work across the BN2 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is among the bigger places we cover in Brighton and Hove for ductwork cleaning.
Around Kemptown
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn. Kemptown’s nearest station is Brighton station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton Motor Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Diarise the next duct clean
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Clean, properly seated filters are the duct’s best protection.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Tell us when your site near Kemptown is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
When to call us in Kemptown
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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- High readings at a recent grease test
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St George's Church, or anywhere in Kemptown, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of insurance
- Whether they recommend a next date
- How VAT is shown on the quote
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What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of sites or systems
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The times the site is available
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
What happens if it’s left?
Insurers know the risk of a greasy duct. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. Around Kemptown, a kitchen or building out of action is missed right away.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will explain what it covers.
Why Kemptown businesses choose us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Kemptown: your questions answered
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Kemptown in the summer holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 22 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Kemptown, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Will you come out to Kemptown?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Kemptown is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, we install duct access panels. Panels go where they give the best access to sections that couldn’t be reached, and we’ll recommend where.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.